Tactic
Adaptation
Limit Exposure to Coastal Storms
Reduce excess water by exiting it as quickly as possible without overtaxing the storm system
Options
...by locating structures away from hazardous topography (ridge lines, canyons, or steep slopes).
Case Study
For the first phase of Hunter’s Point South Park, SWA designed a large lawn area at the edge of the urban waterfront. Constructed with artificial turf, the lawn is designed to drain stormwater quickly during typical rain events. During major storms, when the river breaches its banks, the lawn, which is sunken below street grade, is designed to withstand long periods of complete inundation before releasing floodwaters back into the river instead of draining it back into the city’s sewer system.
