Evaluate the project's sensitivity to flooding. Critical infrastructure generally requires planning for higher-impact, lower-probability scenarios.
Develop short-, medium-, and long-term solution sets, such as nature-based defenses or elevating infrastructure. Key Planning Principles
Application Guide for the 2022 Sea Level Rise Technical Report SLR(2022)
Establish the planning horizon (e.g., 2050, 2100) based on the asset's expected lifespan.
This guide outlines the application of the , a pivotal document providing updated sea-level rise projections for the United States through 2150. It is designed for coastal decision-makers and professionals to move from scientific information to actionable community resilience. Core Projections for the U.S. Coastline Evaluate the project's sensitivity to flooding
Identify the project type, specific area, and functional goals.
Sea levels are projected to rise by an average of 10–12 inches (0.25–0.3 meters) . Key Planning Principles Application Guide for the 2022
The Application Guide for the 2022 Technical Report recommends a structured approach for integrating these projections into local planning: