19th century lessons from Seattle could help Miami cope with sea-level rise – The Real Deal
Article Synopsis – The city of Miami could look to Seattle’s past for lessons on adapting to sea level rise. A massive fire that destroyed most of Seattle in 1889 began a decades-long effort to rebuild and re-shape the city. Streets were raised by an average of 10 feet, and by as much as 22 feet in the heart of downtown, around Pioneer Square. New codes required buildings to be made of durable materials like stone and brick, and large areas of marshland were filled in to create a much larger downtown area. The key to the success of the rebuilding of Seattle was the city’s willingness to invest in and plan for the long-term. To read the actual article click here.