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Resident urges Burlington to buy low-lying parcels for pocket parks to reduce flood risk
Burlington City Council · April 22, 2026
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Summary
A resident recommended the city proactively acquire low-lying land near streams and convert it into small green spaces or pocket parks as a low-cost mitigation strategy to reduce repeated flood damage to homes and residents' financial stability.
During public comment, Sean Ewing urged council to consider proactively buying low-lying land near streams or flood-prone areas and converting small parcels into pocket parks or open space that can absorb occasional flooding without…
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