Remove at-risk structures from the floodplain. This can also include restoring the stream channel to its natural configuration to create additional flood storage.
High – infrastructure removal can be costly
Low – once infrastructure is removed, limited maintenance would be required
High – removes infrastructure from high-risk areas
Low – the removal or relocation of structures is costly and fixed
Permitting; limited options for moving infrastructure
Ensure that land use changes do not have negative impacts for equity areas, downstream communities and/or mitigate associated impacts.
