The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) in the US have announced the selection of Arup for the state’s inaugural comprehensive coastal resilience study.
This study is a response to the Act on Coasts legislation passed in 2024, which requires a statewide plan to evaluate community vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies for ocean and riverine coasts.
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The study aims to address critical concerns such as sea level rise, increased storm frequency, and changing biodiversity.
Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank executive director William Fazioli said: “From more frequent floods and overwhelmed stormwater systems, to accelerating coastal erosion, Rhode Island’s communities are already feeling the impacts of climate change.
“This new comprehensive coastal resilience study to be conducted by Arup will give us detailed insights into vulnerable municipal infrastructure, and options to improve resilience. We look forward to the results of this study, which will complement our successful Municipal Resilience Program that has already provided $24m to cities and towns across the state to invest in resilient infrastructure solutions. This is another piece of the puzzle as we work together to build a more Resilient Rhody.”
Arup’s selection came after a competitive public bidding process overseen by the Infrastructure Bank and RIDEM. For this project, Arup has brought on board subcontracted experts from Fuss & O’Neil, CIVIC, and Camoin Associates.
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By GlobalDataThe Arup coastal resilience study will involve a series of community workshops, with the first scheduled for 18 June. This initiative will not only assess current vulnerabilities but also identify financing strategies to implement the necessary resiliency strategies.
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