Houston Chronicle » Damage from Hurricane Harvey in Texas is estimated at $180 billion, and officials unveiled a $61 billion plan to rebuild and protect the region. Some of the money will be used to buy out projects located in the flood plain and construct three “coastal spines,” but getting federal funding could be a challenge.
Reuters » Six days after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, officials were still taking stock of what is expected to be a months-long effort to rebuild the island’s power system, keeping much of its 3.4 million people in darkness for an extended period
Engineering News-Record » Following the devastating hurricanes that hit two of the Gulf Coast region’s most-developed regions, policymakers and their construction industry experts are weighing the longer-term implications of the damage in Houston – and whether resiliency can be built quickly into coastal redevelopment.
The Washington Times » Hurricanes in Texas and Florida are the latest stark reminders of how much we depend on transportation and utilities – and provide an opportunity to press for upgrading facilities nationwide.
ABC 13 / KTRK » Houston area leaders say the region needs a coastal spine built around Galveston Bay to help minimize the impact of monster storms. The idea first floated to the forefront after Hurricane Ike impacted the area back in 2008.
Houston Chronicle » As the Houston area continues the process of recovery from Tropical Storm Harvey’s widespread destruction, a Harris County leader on Monday called for a sweeping reexamination of the region’s flood control strategy – and billions of dollars to upgrade infrastructure.