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<br />r-u <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />Urban Redevelopment <br /> <br />Floodplains and waterfronts often coincide with areas that are dilapidated or in <br />need. of renewal or redevelopment. As warehouses and waterfront businesses close. <br />or repetitive flooding eats away at homes, buildings deteriorate and are <br />abandoned. It has been said that the. floodplain of today is the slum. of the future. <br />Many communities have citj d<ipartmerits and neighborhoodorgaruzations <br />dedicated to preventing or reversing this trend. Other organizations address <br />community beautification. They mobilize volunteers to clean up, plant flowers, <br />monitor property maintenance, and otherwise improve the appearance of the <br />community. They often give awards for well-kept yards or improved building <br />maintenance. <br /> <br />Opportunities <br /> <br />The following are examples of ways in which people concerned with <br />redevelopment of blighted areas, urban renewal, and beautification could combine <br />their efforts with flood loss reduction measures discussed in Chapter 3: <br /> <br />· Planning and zoning-Land use plans and zoning regulations can redirect <br />development, for example, allowing a vacant warehouse district to be <br />Converted to a multi-family housing area that reserves the high hazard <br />waterfront for open space for the new residents. <br /> <br />,/', <br />, , <br /> <br />· Development regulations and drainage system maintenance-People <br />concerned with property maintenance and dumping can help monitor <br />compliance with floodplain, construction, and dumping regulations as well. <br /> <br />· Relocation and acquisition-Clearing away dilapidated buildings directly <br />supports both urban renewal and flood protection. <br /> <br />· Floodproofing-Elevating or otherwise floodproofing buildings can <br />prevent their continued deterioration. Often the same funding program can <br />support both redevelopment and flood protection if flood proofing is <br />considered part of bringing a building up to a safe and sanitary condition. <br /> <br />· Community programs-Local assistance programs and funding for <br />property improvement can also cover insurance, floodproofing, and even <br />relocation costs. <br /> <br />Related interests <br /> <br />The following interests often have concerns that can be linked to redevelopment, <br />urban renewal, and community beautification. They are discussed elsewhere in <br />this chapter. <br /> <br />. Economic development <br />· Housing improvement <br />· Historic preservation <br />· Transportation and infrastructure, <br /> <br />32 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br />