Refer to chapters 1&9 in Building a Resilient Tomorrow and 8 of the National Climate Assessment to answer the following questions.
- (2 pts) What circumstances make it more likely that officials will enact stricter building codes and policies? Describe what those circumstances are, and why they argue that changes need to be made based on other types of information.
- (2 pts) What cost-benefit arguments are made for changing the way infrastructure is built? Describe three examples that demonstrate that more up-front investment leads to lower costs in the long-term.
- (3 pts) What similar arguments are made for changing building plans in chapter 1, (Building Resilient Tomorrow) as in the NCA Chapter 28 assigned reading on adaptation, for the need to consider new options in planning practices?
- (3 pts) Describe three different ways that relocating people might be encouraged to reduce exposure to sea level rise. How would they work?
