A city develops an open green space in the center of town as a way to help with runoff. Which flood mitigation technique is the city implementing

Question

Stormwater Management
Floodplain management
Elevated structures
Seawalls

Answer 1

The city is implementing Stormwater Management. Developing an open green space in the center of town to help with runoff is a strategy that falls under stormwater management, as it aims to manage and reduce the impact of stormwater runoff through natural means, such as increasing permeable surfaces and promoting infiltration.