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Boston’s Coastal Future at Risk | Concord News
Boston’s 47-mile coastline is under siege from rising seas and extreme weather, forcing city leaders to unveil a sweeping 600-page flood protection plan with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With 40% of residents at risk, the proposal includes massive seawalls, surge barriers, and flood defenses—aiming to build the nation’s largest coastal protection system. Recent flooding in downtown and even at the New England Aquarium underscores the urgency: without action, $54 billion in damages could hit by 2099. The final report, due in 2028, will unlock federal funding covering up to 65% of…
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