Redesigning the Bay

Audio Report on Feb 23, 2009 by David Gorn from QUEST Northern California
Topics: Engineering, Environment, Radio

The predictions for climate change all warn that San Francisco Bay waters will rise. The latest estimate is the bay will be about 5 feet higher by the end of this century, and 16 inches higher by 2050. If the water rises high enough, a lot of expensive Bay-front property could be inundated. What can we do about it? And how do we plan for that? That's the subject of an innovative design contest that launches this week.

Additional Links

• Bay Area Maps of Sea Level Rise Scenerios
• Rising Tides Design Competition
• Reporter's Notes: Redesigning the Bay