Poor Site Selection Decisions Put Subdivision Families at Risk

Authors

Mary K. Kilmer, Missouri Southern State University
Hubert B. Stroud, Arkansas State University - Jonesboro
Justin Randall Gibson, Arkansas State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Pennsylvania Geographer

Abstract

This paper examines problems associated with poor site selection decisions that were made years ago by the developers of Cape Coral, Florida. Poor site selection and inadequate environmental planning have created significant problems for a city that now exceeds a population of 180,000. Rapid growth and development have put a large segment of the population at risk of flooding during intense thunderstorms and hurricanes. Although options are limited, the city continues to work to improve its emergency management response and is looking for ways to enhance the protection of its citizens in the future.

First Page

52

Last Page

67

Publication Date

9-1-2020

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Kilmer, Mary K.; Stroud, Hubert B.; and Gibson, Justin Randall, "Poor Site Selection Decisions Put Subdivision Families at Risk" (2020). Faculty Publications. 9.
https://arch.astate.edu/clac-scrim-facpub/9