{"id":107035,"date":"2022-03-11T09:15:24","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T14:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=107035"},"modified":"2022-03-09T13:07:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-09T18:07:33","slug":"manhattan-extension-flooding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.arc.ht\/blog\/inspiration\/stories\/manhattan-extension-flooding\/","title":{"rendered":"Extending Manhattan Is Not Going to Save New York From Flooding"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Global warming has increased volatile weather and is causing sea levels to rise at alarming rates. Combined, these two problems are making coastal regions increasingly vulnerable. Covered in asphalt, concrete and other hard surfaces, cities are already at a disadvantage due to their low porosity. Surface runoff relies heavily on the sewerage system; a very limited amount of water can get away through evaporation.<\/p>\n

Unlike more natural or rural areas, where sand and soil can let surface runoff go underground, in cities, water can usually only go down in places where a manhole connected to the city\u2019s sewage system is available. Under such circumstances, water is more likely to accumulate, overwhelming the sewerage system and causing flooding as it takes longer to get back to the underground water system or nearby tributaries. Manhattan is particularly vulnerable.<\/p>\n