Floodplain
An area of land adjacent to a river or stream that experiences flooding during periods of high discharge.
A floodplain is a low-lying area adjacent to a river or stream, prone to flooding and impacting land use and development. It is crucial for optimizing site planning, enhancing environmental management, and supporting risk mitigation. By understanding floodplain dynamics, developers ensure that projects are well-situated, aligned with regulatory requirements, and capable of minimizing flood risks, contributing to successful project delivery by ensuring that developments are sustainable, resilient, and aligned with design and environmental objectives.
Used in a sentence
The development had to account for its location within the floodplain.
Synonyms/variation
Flood Zone
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