Breezy Point Home Elevation Study, Queens, NYC | New York, US Part of New York City’s waterfront and a short distance from bustling Manhattan, the beach community of Breezy Point is touched by the Rockaway Inlet, Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This picturesque location is ideal for families and individuals who want access to both New York City and stunning coastline. However, the community’s position also makes it vulnerable to storms and ?ooding. Challenge Devastated by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the Breezy Point community was in need of a sustainable and resilient urban planning framework for restoring and protecting the ?ood-prone community – an approach that would integrate individual home raising e?orts while preserving the community’s unique architectural character. Louis Berger

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