Boston is taking preemptive action against chronic, widespread flooding that is expected by the end of the century. On Oct. 29, as part of climate-change preparations, 100 designers and representatives of the city's flood-vulnerable areas will gather for a "living with water" charrette. Also, the city will kick off an international design competition to attract living-with-water flood-management strategies, which allow defined areas to flood or contain water to prevent damage to other areas.
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