A 10-Mile Loop Of New Parks Could Solve NYC’s Flood Problem

A 10-Mile Loop Of New Parks Could Solve NYC’s Flood Problem

Mother Nature has got it out for New York City and hurricane Sandy was just a preview of what the city could be facing in the future. Gotham used to feel the type of storm surge that came with 2012’s hurricane only every 100 years or so, but sea levels surrounding Manhattan are continuing to rise, meaning that severe flooding could happen a LOT more often — possibly every three years or so. Finding a solution to combat this potential flood probl…