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AN ASSESSMENT OF WATER-RELATED VULNERABILITY FOR DEVELOPED PROPERTIES IN COASTAL FORT LAUDERDALE
| Title: | AN ASSESSMENT OF WATER-RELATED VULNERABILITY FOR DEVELOPED PROPERTIES IN COASTAL FORT LAUDERDALE. |
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| Name(s): |
Salazar, Stephanya Lotero, author Bloetscher, Frederick, Thesis advisor Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatics Engineering College of Engineering and Computer Science |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
| Date Created: | 2024 | |
| Date Issued: | 2024 | |
| Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
| Place of Publication: | Boca Raton, Fla. | |
| Physical Form: | application/pdf | |
| Extent: | 114 p. | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | Flooding disasters pose a significant threat worldwide, with 2022 seeing them as the most common type of disaster. In the U.S. alone, four flooding disasters in 2023 cost more than $9.2 billion. Coastal urban areas face increasing threats from flooding disasters due to rising sea levels, changing precipitation patterns, and intensifying extreme weather events. This study focuses on Central Beach, Fort Lauderdale; the area's unique geographical, environmental, historical, and socio-economic characteristics make it a prime candidate for this analysis. The research objective is to comprehensively examine the factors contributing to water-related vulnerabilities of developed properties in Central Beach and assess localized impacts using regional models. The methodology involves developing probabilistic flood maps using GIS tools and the Cascade 2001 routing model. The flood scenarios consider groundwater table rise, extreme rainfall, high tides, storm surge, and sea level rise. Results indicate significant inundation risks, particularly for commercial and mobility infrastructure, under storm surge and sea level rise scenarios. The analysis highlights the importance of targeted mitigation efforts to protect these areas and reinforce resilience against future flooding events. The findings contribute valuable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders, emphasizing the need for comprehensive strategies to mitigate flood risks in coastal urban areas. | |
| Identifier: | FA00014484 (IID) | |
| Degree granted: | Thesis (MS)--Florida Atlantic University, 2024. | |
| Collection: | FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection | |
| Note(s): | Includes bibliography. | |
| Subject(s): |
Floods Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Urban planning |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00014484 | |
| Use and Reproduction: | Copyright © is held by the author with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder. | |
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| Host Institution: | FAU |
