Can Seawalls Save New York City from the Next Superstorm?

Following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Sandy - which flooded Lower Manhattan and United Nations headquarters - New York City has taken bold steps to adapt to the reality of rising sea levels and intensifying storms. This video examines how coastal protection infrastructure, elevated park systems, and resilient engineering are reshaping Lower Manhattan’s waterfront to safeguard local communities and build a sustainable future. 00:00 – Hurricane Sandy & UN Flooding 00:22 – Rebuilding & Elevating East River Park 00:40 – Pedestrian Bridges & Community Access 01:04 – Centering Impacted Communities 01:23 – Building Resilient Infrastructure for the Future #ClimateAction #SeaLevelRise #UnitedNations #NYC


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