Gizmag New York and New Jersey region to receive huge new post-Sandy flood defenses

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The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the six winning proposals of its Rebuild by Design competition. Approximately $920 million is being awarded to the winners, in a bid to improve flood and stormwater protection at six vulnerable areas around New York and New Jersey... Continue Reading New York and New Jersey region to receive huge new post-Sandy flood defenses

Section: Architecture

Tags: Competition, Environment, Hurricane, Infrastructure, New York, Weather

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