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Not Built For This #4: Unbuilding the Terrace

99% Invisible

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Managed Retreat: Navigating Buyouts and Community Resilience

This chapter explores managed retreat as a strategy for communities facing flooding risks due to climate change, emphasizing the need for equitable relocation approaches. It shares personal stories of residents dealing with buyout programs amid bureaucratic hurdles and emotional challenges, highlighting the complex interplay between economic considerations and community well-being. The narrative underscores the disproportionate impact of flooding on marginalized communities and the importance of improving buyout processes to enhance resilience.

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