Case Study

Analyzing Future Urban Growth and Flood Risk in North Carolina

Researchers identified areas vulnerable to urban growth in Pender County, North Carolina. The team analyzed land cover change, mapped wetlands in coastal areas, and used census and business data to determine the level of flood risk in areas with high urbanization. This has helped planners understand trends in the development growth of the county and informed local government planning regulations.

Year

2022

Details

Hazards Addressed

Flooding – General

Assets

Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy

Follow the link below to access this Stories From the Field case study as published in Digital Coast by the NOAA Office for Coastal Management.

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Organizations to Contact

NOAA Office for Costal Management Digital Coast

Relevant Options

Require the use of Open Space Residential Design or Conservation Subdivision regulations for any residential subdivision. Develop a free rain garden program using fees and grants that provides materials and training. Set a limit on the percent of impervious surface — area covered by impenetrable materials such as asphalt, concrete and rooftops — allowed on new construction and redevelopment on residential, commercial

Steps to Resilience

Understand Exposure

Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Investigate Options

Prioritize & Plan

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Image Credit

scene Salem Lake ncwetlands KG, cropped, by NC Wetlands, public domain image, via Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ncwetlands/46127282494