FLOOD PLAIN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT IN CHICAGO

The Chicago area because of its unfortunate topographical setting, rampant growth and inadequate regulatory authority is one of the most severely flood plagued urban areas in the world. The annual average flood damages approximate 30 million dollars. The complexity of government controls and responsibilities contribute to the situation. Villages and counties have zoning and building control vested in them but are reluctant to control growth. A master plan is currently underway enlisting the aid of several levels of government officials that promises to alleviate flooding without forcing any level to surrender autonomy. A portion of the plan, the Upper Salt Creek Watershed, is examined.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Lanyon, R
• Publication Date: 1974-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 79-81
• Serial:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0885-7024
  • Serial URL: http://www.pubs.asce.org/ceonline/newce/html

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Environmental protection; Flood plains
• Geographic Terms: Chicago (Illinois)
• Subject Areas: Environment; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00057334
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ASCE Civil Engineering
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 28 1974 12:00AM