San Diego residents want a new #firestation. They just don't like the proposed hillside location.
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Characteristics of great neighborhoods #4 High Elevation relative to its surroundings Situated on the southern border of the Piedmont Plateau between the Rock Creek Watershed and the Potomac River Valley, Bethesda experiences superior natural protection from flooding and soil erosion and is at the confluence of Old Georgetown Pike, Rockville Pike, and East West Highway.
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Margaret Cook has updated her book "A River with a City Problem" to include the 2022 floods. This book sets out to help the reader understand the entangled relationship between humans and nature particularly around the ecosystem of floodplains. Cook explains the history of the Brisbane River system, which for millennia formed the sinuous patterns of slow-flowing rivers with its own hydrological rhythm of floods replenishing estuaries and regenerating floodplains. British colonisation, imbued with the mindset of human superiority over nature, built substantial engineered systems to control, tame and harness the river. Subsequent governments have built dams, and set about straightening and controlling the River setting a false paradigm that cities could be safely built on the floodplains with no consequences. Despite the large scale of human intervention, the hydrological systems have persisted and human actions have resulted in catastrophic floods. Cook's book about the Brisbane River is a timely reminder, much like Erica Geis's book "What Water Wants", that as floods and droughts intensify across the World, our dams , levees, sea walls and reservoirs are actually making things worse and that at the very least we need to get out of the way and stop building on floodplains. Margaret Cook's historical approach to this subject brings context and urgency to her messaging that we need to take stock of the failures of past interventions and we need to respect the fact that floodplains are ecosystems in their own right. We must work with rather than against water and nature in city planning and building.
Research Fellow, Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University & Researcher at L Trobe University
Looking for a fathers day gift? Check out the updated version of ‘A River with a City Problem’ (including 2022 floods). https://lnkd.in/garR79ig
A River with a City Problem
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Author, Heritage Conservation consultant, History researcher, Screenplay writer amongst other things. Passionate about heritage advocacy, sustainable heritage tourism and decolonizing conservation.
Preserving our historic treasures must include a strong focus on fire safety. The recent devastating fire at Green Park Station serves as a stark reminder of the severe damage that can occur. Throughout history, fires have tragically ravaged these ancient structures, resulting in the loss of both life and invaluable historical fabric. Preventive measures prove to be the most effective approach, given the complexities of retrofitting and ensuring the fire safety of old buildings. The tragic incident at Green Park prompts us to reevaluate the prominence of fire safety in the heritage conservation process. Prioritizing fire prevention can safeguard our rich historical heritage. 🔥🏛️ #HeritageConservation #FireSafety #historicbuildings
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Homeowners in WUI areas please take notice that adequate defensible space, based on the wise slection, placement, and maintenance of vegetation is essential for homes to survive a wildfire event. #wildfireprevention #firesafety #fireinsurance
Attention California HOA members! Are there Acacia bushes planted in your community's common areas? Be aware of the potential fire hazard they pose. These woody shrubs are full of oils that make them highly flammable, and their intertwining branches make it difficult to clean out dead, combustible leaf material underneath. Check out this raw video from a few years ago that shows even irrigated Acacia burning despite continuous water drops from three helicopters. Don't let your community's landscaping put your homes at risk. #California #HOA #firehazard
Fire in Southern California Threatens Apartments
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While the devastation caused by natural disasters is often discussed, today we want to emphasize how effective preparations, even if accidental, can yield positive outcomes. In the wake of destructive wildfires that swept through Lahaina, Hawaii, a single house stands as a symbol of hope and resilience at 271 Front Street. Owned by Dora and Dudley Atwater Millikin, recent renovations inadvertently played a crucial role in their home's survival. Upgrading the roof from asphalt to fire-resistant heavy-gauge metal, coupled with clearing surrounding vegetation to deter termites, unknowingly protected their home from the impending wildfire. The house's preservation can be attributed to these changes. The upgraded roof shielded the home from wind-carried embers. Pruning the vegetation reduced the risk of plant ignition and subsequent house fires. An internal sprinkler system further thwarted the fire's spread. It turns out that the five-foot perimeter they created around their home made a big difference; all the individual things they did together saved their home. Grateful for their home's still standing, the Millikins are both humbled and amazed that it's the sole survivor. Their story acts as an inspiration, urging others to take protective actions against wildfires. By adopting the strategies noted above, homeowners can significantly diminish the chances of losing their homes to wildfires. The Lahaina house serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst tragedy, hope endures. Read more about this at: https://lnkd.in/gYSdSchq and we'd like to thank 🇺🇸 Nick Lamparelli and Michael Payne for sharing this amazing story. #pinventory #Lahaina #miraclehouse #wildfires #beprepared #future
What Saved The 'Miracle House' In Lahaina?
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High Bridge in Lincoln was built around 1160 and is the oldest surviving bridge with intact buildings on in England. At this point the River Witham squeezes through the narrow channel below, known locally as ‘The Glory Hole’. You wouldn’t want to change or demolish this historic structure to ease passage for water and boaters but it does make for a challenging area for water management in periods of high rainfall. It is also a key part of the route by which we transfer much needed water from the Trent to the Witham and Ancholme catchments in times of prolonged dry weather and drought. #watermanagement #waterresources #lincolnshire
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That is one way to find out spring is here in Maryland. Another way is to watch the weather channel, but hey...part of what we find #OnTheField #HomeInsection #HomeInspector #HomeInspectionFind #InspectionFind
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The planning that goes behind new builds leaves a lot to be desired.. #newbuilds #housingdevelopment #planningpermission #floodplain #rivers #flooding
Seven years ago following Storm Frank I posted this picture on Twitter of the River Calder in Whalley, suggesting that "maybe this was the problem". These 39 dwellings have subsequently been built and families are living in them... Yes, they are built, and yes they’ve been built in a river! Planning will say they are built in a floodplain, but rivers and their floodplains are one functional unit.
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While the devastation caused by natural disasters is often discussed, today we want to emphasize how effective preparations, even if accidental, can yield positive outcomes. In the wake of destructive wildfires that swept through Lahaina, Hawaii, a single house stands as a symbol of hope and resilience at 271 Front Street. Owned by Dora and Dudley Atwater Millikin, recent renovations inadvertently played a crucial role in their home's survival. Upgrading the roof from asphalt to fire-resistant heavy-gauge metal, coupled with clearing surrounding vegetation to deter termites, unknowingly protected their home from the impending wildfire. The house's preservation can be attributed to these changes. The upgraded roof shielded the home from wind-carried embers. Pruning the vegetation reduced the risk of plant ignition and subsequent house fires. An internal sprinkler system further thwarted the fire's spread. It turns out that the five-foot perimeter they created around their home made a big difference; all the individual things they did together saved their home. Grateful for their home's still standing, the Millikins are both humbled and amazed that it's the sole survivor. Their story acts as an inspiration, urging others to take protective actions against wildfires. By adopting the strategies noted above, homeowners can significantly diminish the chances of losing their homes to wildfires. The Lahaina house serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst tragedy, hope endures. Read more about this at: https://lnkd.in/gYSdSchq and we'd like to thank 🇺🇸 Nick Lamparelli and Michael Payne for sharing this amazing story. #pinventory #Lahaina #miraclehouse #wildfires #beprepared #future
What Saved The 'Miracle House' In Lahaina?
https://www.civilbeat.org
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