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Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium

@floodconsortium

The Consortium brings together leading researchers & non-profits, sharing data on flooding risk and mitigation opptys to help decision makers after Harvey.

 Houston, TX
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Joined December 2017
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Join us May 14 for a symposium on our 2019 body of work bit.ly/2Wz6oR6 @RiceKinderInst @LISC_Houston @UHouston's Community Design Resource Center @RiceUniversity SSPEED Center @bjmlspa #flooding
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Greens Bayou Watershed Community Resiliency workshop is taking place July 11 bit.ly/2FwzutH @RiceKinderInst @UHouston's Community Design Resource Center @RiceUniversity SSPEED Center, Center for Beaches and Shores, Texas A&M #flooding
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Houston Flood Czar: Stopping Development In 100-Year Floodplain “Not Going To Happen” | Houston...

City Council recently approved a new municipal utility district upstream of Addicks Dam where 620 acres of vacant land will become homes and commercial development.

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GHFMC today released a new report presenting ideas for locating homes and businesses away from flood-prone areas, removing people from harm’s way when a storm arrives, and returning people to normalcy as quickly as possible after a storm. Full report at bit.ly/2VxD3tO.
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Study: 'Third reservoir' won't stop flooding in northwest Harris County houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…

Study: ‘Third reservoir’ won’t stop flooding in northwest Harris County

A long-discussed idea for a third reservoir to prevent extreme Hurricane Harvey-level flooding in the beleaguered neighborhoods along Cypress Creek might not be the flood mitigation panacea it was...

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GHFMC today released a new report analyzing the flood-prone Cypress Creek Watershed and the potential for flood mitigation infrastructure in the Cypress Creek watershed. Full report at bit.ly/2Jdmb52.
GHFMC today released dual reports encouraging a new look at drainage, detention and development regulations for Houston. Read the full reports at bit.ly/2DdrTPG.

Research & Studies - Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium

CONSORTIUM REPORTS & STUDIES The consortium's researchers are collaborating to compile, analyze, and share scientifically-informed data about flooding risk and mitigation opportunities. The conso

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Half a million people in the Houston region living in multifamily units are at risk of flooding, compounding the challenge of affordable housing and families who depend on it. @RiceKinderInst, @LISC_Houston & Community Design Resource Center. Full report: bit.ly/2Ym5RmO.
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With hurricane season 2018 underway and a wary eye on the gulf, @hereandnow explores the idea of underground tunnels as a potential new flood reduction solution. #ResilientHouston wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/06/… wbur.fm/2KJcet4
Houston To Consider Underground Tunnels To Help Prevent Flooding

Houston To Consider Underground Tunnels To Help Prevent Flooding

As southeastern Texas braces for this year's hurricane season, officials are searching for ways to avoid future damage.

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“In Houston, every project built – public or private – can be an opportunity to reduce flood risk and the impacts of future storms on residents and businesses.” @christofspieler Thoughts on resilience for Houston #ResilientHouston houstonchronicle.com/local/g… bit.ly/2Kqj7TU

What will it take for Houston to become more 'resilient'? [Analysis]

Instead of simply asking that individual developments not make flooding worse, we should ask how they can help reduce the risks and impacts for everyone.

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“Buyout” can induce a strong reaction, but strategic buyout programs can be a successful flood mitigation strategy. An expert panel shared lessons learned from programs in their cities and how to implement here. #ResilientHouston houstonconsortium.org/video/… bit.ly/2u1uarT
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ICYMI: the full version of our comprehensive report - Strategies for Flood Mitigation in Greater Houston. Offers a summary of the consortium’s overall strategic conclusions and breakdown of plans and projects across Harris County by watershed. houstonconsortium.org/p/repo…
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Include communities when planning post-Harvey flood mitigation projects [Opinion] houstonchronicle.com/opinion… via @HoustonChron

Include communities when planning post-Harvey flood mitigation projects [Opinion]

Nine months after Hurricane Harvey, the region has shifted from recovery to implementing large-scale flood mitigation projects that promise beneficial impacts on the region and its residents for...

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As Harvey recovery united Houstonians toward a common goal of rebuilding, so too did it bring together local organizations who were dedicated to this critical, shared goal. #ResilientHouston @floodconsortium @RiceKinderInst @HoustonEndowment @MitchFound bit.ly/2KvPe4P
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