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Comparing Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategies In San Diego: An Application Of The Noaa Economic Framework, Nexus Planning & Research
Comparing Sea Level Rise Adaptation Strategies In San Diego: An Application Of The Noaa Economic Framework, Nexus Planning & Research
San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative
Coastal communities in San Diego County face ever-increasing risks from sea level rise, coastal storm events, flooding, and beach erosion. The potential hazards to this vital, vibrant 70-mile stretch of California coastline compel city planners and decision-makers to develop coastal resilience initiatives by conducting vulnerability assessments and considering potential adaptation strategies.
Nexus Planning & Research was tasked with providing a comparative benefit-cost analysis of coastal resilience strategies for participating cities in San Diego County, following the framework outlined in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) funded study, What Will Adaptation Cost? An Economic Framework for Coastal Community Infrastructure (NOAA, …