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Save Our Communities: Ban “Fill and Build”

Fill and build is the widespread practice of clearing a flood-prone site, piling up dirt, and putting buildings on top. This is a how-to guide for banning it. 

Resource Details

Organization: Anthropocene Alliance
Date: 2021
Resource Type: Guide
Topic: Climate Adaptation & Resilience, Green Space, Sea Level Rise & Flooding

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