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The Need for Growth

The Need for Growth: City Expansion and Smart Considerations

Despite the high risk of exposure to coastal hazards of increasing intensity and frequency, Most of the worlds populations, economic activities, and infrastructure continue to be located along the coast. In many cases (see module 8), retreat and abandonment of high risk areas is simply not an option. Already growing populations, augmented by immigration, in major coastal cities requires thoughtful planning to protect against flooding without hindering the many valuable ecological functions within the coastal zone. The following sections detail several smart building measures that have satisfied the need for growth in coastal zones.

These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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