Canadian Water Resources Journal / Revue canadienne des ressources hydriques · 1994 · 14 citations · 4 references
Natural ResourcesEnvironmental PolicyLand-use PlanningFloodplain ManagementLand Use PlanningZoningFlood Damage ReductionFlood Hazard MitigationFlood MitigationFlood Risk ReductionFloodplain Land-use PlanningFloodplain ZoningFlood Damage Avoidance BenefitsFlood Mitigation Cost-benefit AnalysisFlood Mitigation PolicyFlood Risk Reduction PoliciesFloodplain Land Use PolicyFloodplain Mitigation PlanningFloodplain Redevelopment PolicyLand Use Zoning Effects
Four Canada-Ontario Flood Damage Reduction Program projects are evaluated. On the basis of potential flood damage avoided, benefits exceed costs for three of the projects. The fourth project, in an area of little economic growth, will likely be viable if the local economy expands. The Program also provides significant, but non-quantifiable, administrative, social and environments benefits. Local land use zoning is improved, the flood status of land is identified, and important contributions made to environmental preservation.
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