Flood Mitigation
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Flood Mitigation
Flood Mitigation is a set of design strategies that help buildings and landscapes handle extra water from heavy rain or rising rivers, making them stronger and safer during floods. In resilient design, one useful approach is to use raised earth platforms or berms under buildings, which can keep water away from important spaces without needing complex technology. Designers can shape outdoor areas to guide water into special gardens or ponds that soak up and slow down the flow, turning a problem into a helpful feature. Using materials like permeable paving lets water pass through the ground instead of running off, which reduces pressure on drainage systems. These ideas can be built into new projects or added to existing places, helping communities stay safe and recover quickly after floods.
resilient design, permeable paving, rain gardens, berms, landscape water management
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