Texas builds in spite of flood risk

June 9, 2015

Residents are concerned that even recent historic flooding won’t curb building on floodplains

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Texas builds in spite of flood risk

Nestled between Austin and San Antonio, San Marcos is the fastest-growing midsize city in the country. And when it comes to flood management, it’s just one of many cities and towns in Texas that are increasingly allowing developers to build squarely in harm’s way. Christof Putzel reports.


 

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