Climate Resilience

Adaptive strategies are a necessity for combating the long-term effects of climate change. As an industry leader in this emerging field of climate change planning and adaptation, CDM Smith's focus has been to develop practical methodologies and tools to incorporate climate change across multiple disciplines including water resources, transportation, and coastal planning for federal, state, and local government funded projects.

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A Historic Port City Plans for Future Risks

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A Historic Port City Plans for Future Risks

A climate change adaptation plan provided the historic city of Salem with a strategy for addressing potential threats like sea level rise and storm surge.

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Future-Proofing Austin's Resources with a 100-Year Integrated Water Plan

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Future-Proofing Austin's Resources with a 100-Year Integrated Water Plan

In response to extreme drought conditions, population growth and a changing climate, Austin Water has developed a 100-year plan to ensure a diversified, sustainable, and resilient water future for the next century and beyond.

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Miami’s Roadmap to Stormwater and Coastal Resilience

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Miami’s Roadmap to Stormwater and Coastal Resilience

The city of Miami has developed a comprehensive, resilient, and adaptable stormwater and coastal resiliency master plan update to mitigate flooding, enhance the water quality of Biscayne Bay, increase aquifer recharge, reduce saltwater intrusion and strengthen the shorelines from tidal storm surge inundation.

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We have the experts to help with your most challenging projects in climate resilience. We offer customized and scalable climate risk and adaptive solutions, based on proven research and best practices.

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