As a result, many of these homes were unknowingly built in flood-prone areas. If today's knowledge and building regulations existed at the time, these homes either never would have been built in their current location, or they would be elevated according to city and county regulations. |
Building parks is an expensive task. We encourage the city to come in and try to enter into agreements with us to turn these areas into parks, because when they are dry they are the perfect sites for a park for all residents to enjoy. |
If left unchecked, erosion can affect nearby structures. However, in this case, the erosion was not so severe as to threaten neighboring properties. |