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  • New York is building a wall to hold back the ocean

    Kimberly Mas Diana Budds

    June 11, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Resilient infrastructure is one way to prepare cities for the unpredictable effects of climate change. In Staten Island, which was devastated by Hurricane Sandy, officials have secured millions in funding to build a seawall, which will prevent coastal erosion and decrease the risk of flooding. Seawells or any type of resilient infrastructure, however, need to be combined with other solutions for the best chance of success.

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  • The traffic solution most cities haven't tried

    Diana Budds

    May 03, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    Cities across the world have implemented “congestion pricing” – meaning that cars in high-traffic areas will have to pay a fee to drive within those limits. New York City is one of the most recent cities to potentially implement this approach in its attempt to reduce congestion and encourage walking, biking, and public transportation.

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