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Build retaining walls

Details

Build retaining walls to fortify slopes using concrete, steel, and other hard materials.

Capital Cost

High

Operations & Maintenance

Low – should not require significant maintenance once constructed

Effectiveness

High – structural support improves slope stability, reducing landslide risk

Flexibility

Low – it is generally cost-prohibitive to modify fixed infrastructure once constructed

Barriers to Implementation

Cost; community resistance

Equity

Ensure equitable siting of infrastructure across a range of equity areas, based on greatest need.

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