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NJDEP Lowers Coastal Building Elevation Rule to 4 Feet Amid Climate Uncertainty

NJDEP Lowers Coastal Building Elevation Rule to 4 Feet Amid Climate Uncertainty

Derek Kingsworth Nov 16 0

NJDEP reduced coastal building elevation requirements from five to four feet, citing updated climate models showing 4.4 feet of sea-level rise by 2100. The move sparks debate over resilience vs. affordability in flood-prone New Jersey.

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