Landscape and architecture experts from the University of Florida will be on Sanibel Island next month to discuss how to reduce tropical storm damage on barrier islands by taking advantage of nature's offerings.
The meeting will be led by Jules Bruck, who directs the University of Florida's School of Landscape Architecture and Planning, and Jeff Carney, a professor in the university's School of Architecture.
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They discuss how climate change, stronger storms and the loss of mangroves and sand dunes can worsen flooding – and how residents can take action to mitigate the effects.
The meeting for residents of Sanibel and Captiva Islands will be held at the Sanibel Community House on January 5th at 6:30 p.m.
Bruck came to the University of Florida College of Design, Construction and Planning in 2022 from the University of Delaware. Her research interests include coastal resilience, green infrastructure and public perception of sustainable landscape practices.
Carney is director of the Florida Institute for Built Environment Resilience. He is a registered architect and certified urban planner.
It is free, but registration with the Sanibel-Captiva Chamber of Commerce is required.
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