SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : The Trump Presidency -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: Lane3 who wrote (19207)5/24/2017 9:12:31 AM
From: Wharf Rat  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 356407
 
"they are defending the extant footprint "

We're beginning "managed retreat". This is SF, but I think some coastal towns in SoCal are doing the same thing.

sfexaminer.com

kalw.org



To: Lane3 who wrote (19207)5/24/2017 11:48:55 AM
From: bentway  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 356407
 
We could design structures to incorporate rising sea levels, designed to remain stable with the first floor or two under water, to still have electricity and water services, with landings on the first few floors to accept water taxis, etc. Miami could become our Venice!



To: Lane3 who wrote (19207)5/24/2017 12:04:48 PM
From: i-node  Respond to of 356407
 
Haven't been there in years and have no idea what's going on in SFO. But this comment on the referenced article seems to question the construction practices as well.

"Riiiight -- if rising seas are such a concern, then why is the City planning on building thousands of new houses on Treasure Island which is only 3 feet above sea level at low tide? This is just another step for the unelected bureaucrats in their unending attempt to take the private property of others."