Facing climate change, cities trade sea walls for parks
Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 10:42
in Earth & Climate
To protect itself from a devastating flood, Boston was considering building a massive sea wall, cutting north to south through nearly four miles of Boston Harbor, taking $11 billion and at least 30 years to build. But a new plan unveiled in October represents a 180-degree turn: Instead of fighting to keep the water out, the city is letting it come in.