Coastal Adaptation Planning for Vulnerable Communities: A Case Study in East Boston

Sunday, February 17, 2013
Room 308 (Hynes Convention Center)
Paul H. Kirshen , University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
Vulnerable communities face deeper adaptation challenges than other communities because of lower adaptive capacity. Here we explore the limitations posed by these challenges in the context of East Boston, Massachusetts, and present how biophysical and socio-economic analyses are combined to develop an adaptation plan for this community. Further research needs are also described.