Waterfront properties are prone to risks presented by the effects of climate change such as sea level rise, increased precipitation, and potentially more extreme storm events. As coastal facilities continue to require repair or rehabilitation over time, the designer and owner must consider predicted climate change trends and the unique constraints or restrictions of each structure to yield the optimal site-specific resilient solution. We take into account information relative to design storm events and flood levels, while also considering forecasted effects such as wave impacts, storm surge, hurricane wind loads, emergency vehicle access, recovery measures, and sea level rise. This allows us to present recommendations that are practical, cost effective, and resilient, while also considering the current and potential future uses at the sites.

All of the members of Pare’s Waterfront team are WEDG®-certified, signifying our commitment to building, transforming, revitalizing, and safeguarding waterfronts with an emphasis on resilience, ecology, and accessibility.