| Abstract: |
The Northeast megalopolis of the United States, which covers a high-density corridor from Washington, D.C., north to Boston, is one of the most developed environments in the world. It contains a gigantic, complicated, and intertwined network of supporting infrastructure with average score of D+, hence requiring substantial rehabilitation and renewal. The 2020 North American Construction report forecasted a CAGR of 8.4% by 2024 despite the pandemic. The pace of growth will recover from 2021 onwards as the ongoing infrastructure investments and smart city projects will add momentum for the region’s construction industry. On the other hand, climate change impacts are underway across the globe and the Northeast of the U.S. is not an exception. Populations and aging infrastructures that they depend on, are highly vulnerable to climate hazards including heat waves, as well as flooding due to a combination of sea level rise, storm surge, and extreme precipitation events. |
