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Feb 1960
Strategic Aspects of Urban Flood-Plain Occupance
Publication: Journal of the Hydraulics Division
Volume 86, Issue 2
Abstract
The paradox of continuing flood control and rising flood losses is explained in part by elements entering into decisions to change urban flood-plain occupance, 1936-1957. Curbing the mountaing toll calls for public action to broaden the range of choice open to managers of flood-plain properties in adjusting to flood hazard.
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Journal of the Hydraulics Division
Volume 86 • Issue 2 • February 1960
Pages: 89 - 102
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© 1960 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 3, 2021
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Gilbert F. White
Dept. of Geography, The Univ. of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.
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