To stop risky developments in floodplains, we have to tackle the profit motive – and our false sense of security | Architecture & Design

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Evacuation or abandonment of floodplains is inevitable. Lismore�s voluntary house purchase scheme is aimed at removing flood-prone structures inside the area prone to 1 in 20 year floods. Despite efforts like this, floodplain withdrawal has only succeeded

Architecture & Design Team

12 Jul 2022 • 6m read • View Author

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