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Flooding and Historic Properties: Resilient Heritage in the Nation's Oldest City
St. Augustine is a historic city unlike any other that has continuous settlement evidence of Native American, African, European, and American cultures. Protecting the evidence of their lifeways is the work of the city's archaeology and historic preservation programs while balancing the needs of our contemporary society. Among the most significant challenges is the environmental threat of natural disasters including flooding, sea level rise, erosion, and rising water tables.
Resources:
St. Augustine
- “Flood Guidance for Historic Properties” brochure (with relevant information for all buildings)
- Flood Mitigation Design Guidance
- Resiliency and Historic Preservation in St. Augustine
- St. Augustine Resilient Heritage Report
- "Flood Guidance for Historic Coquina Structures" brochure
- Flood Mitigation Design Guidance for Historic Coquina Buildings
- 2018 Historic Preservation Master Plan (PDF)
- Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Historic Properties (PDF)
- Adaptation Plan St. Augustine (2017)
- Adapting to Rising Tides - UF St. Augustine White Paper
National Park Service and FEMA Resources
Florida and the State Division of Historical Resources
Others
- National Landmarks at Risk (2014)
- Flood Vulnerability Analysis (Apalachicola)
- Elevation Design Guidelines (Charleston)
- Elevation Design Guidelines (Louisiana)
- Flood Mitigation Guide (Maryland)
- Historic District Resiliency and Adaptation Guidelines (Miami Beach)
- Elevation Design Guidelines (Mississippi)
- Elevation Design Guidelines (New Jersey)