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  • FEMA’s BRIC program continues to fund innovative risk reduction – but community capacity limits access

    FEMA’s BRIC program continues to fund innovative risk reduction – but community capacity limits access

    Kris Smith, Ph.D.

    Headwaters Economics has analyzed the latest project selections announced by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. Read more

  • Decreasing flood risk in the Midwest with regional collaborations

    Decreasing flood risk in the Midwest with regional collaborations

    Kris Smith, Ph.D.

    A regional approach to flood risk can help communities pool resources and implement effective solutions. Five case studies offer lessons. Read more

  • Green Infrastructure: Cost-effective solutions to flooding

    Green Infrastructure: Cost-effective solutions to flooding

    Samantha Estabrook

    Green infrastructure can provide long-term, cost-effective solutions to flooding and can help communities adapt to climate change. We provide a cost breakdown for eight green infrastructure practices. Read more

  • Local revenue to fund long-term infrastructure costs

    Local revenue to fund long-term infrastructure costs

    Kris Smith, Ph.D.

    Communities need resilient revenue strategies to fund the long-term costs of capital improvements and infrastructure. Read more

  • How communities reduce flood risk: five midwestern case studies

    How communities reduce flood risk: five midwestern case studies

    Kris Smith, Ph.D.

    Communities highlighted in this report have successfully reduced flood risk through strategic partnerships, innovative solutions, and creative funding. Read more

  • Building funding strategies for flood mitigation projects

    Building funding strategies for flood mitigation projects

    Kris Smith, Ph.D.

    This guide provides advice for developing funding strategies for flood mitigation projects, including where to find funding and how to make an economic pitch for mitigation projects. Read more

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