The experiment in residents’ willingness to support — if not directly pay for — projects that will protect life and property from storms and heat waves is being discussed around the state. An authority created by Anne Arundel County and the city of Annapolis is tackling a $56 million problem, the redevelopment of the capital’s often-flooded City Dock, much of which was submerged again this weekend. Montgomery County leaders plan to create one to address challenges there. Baltimore City Council leaders will soon propose creating a resilience authority as part of environmental justice efforts.

Source: Daily Sun October 30, 2021 08:03 UTC