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Coastal Cities Face Rising Heat as Housing Rules Lag
Original: As Coastal Cities Get Hotter, Housing Rules Struggle to Keep Up
US coastal cities are confronting intensifying heat as climate change pushes temperatures higher, but their zoning and housing regulations have not adapted. Restrictions on density, building standards and development near shorelines can limit residents' ability to find affordable, heat-resilient housing. Planners and policymakers are being urged to update rules to address both rising seas and extreme heat.
Why now: Extreme heat events and growing climate risks are prompting debate about whether outdated housing codes can protect vulnerable coastal populations.
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