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Briefing: New paper outlines pathways to equitable flood adaptation
Strategic angle: A new study highlights the disparities in flood recovery efforts, focusing on the challenges faced by vulnerable communities in New York and New Jersey.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 28 days ago
The study, published on March 20, 2026, examines the recovery processes in regions affected by Superstorm Sandy, with a focus on public housing residents in Rockaway, Queens.
It highlights the prolonged challenges these communities faced, including lack of essential services like heat and running water, which persisted for years post-disaster.
The research proposes actionable strategies aimed at creating more equitable frameworks for flood adaptation, addressing systemic inequities in disaster recovery.