North Carolina: Lumberton Loop Nature-Based Project

Benefits: Environmental, reduces flooding, and provides more equitable access to recreational areas.

alert - info

Lumberton, North Carolina: $1.93 Million

History

Hurricanes Matthew and Florence had a major impact on the social, environmental, and economic vitality of the hardest hit neighborhoods of Lumberton, N.C.

Project Description

The 8.5-mile/800-acre Lumberton Loop project proposes connecting over 100 parcels to catalyze and connect a chain of nature-based infrastructure across the city. The project will restore stream channels, construct wetlands and reforest floodplains to reduce future flood losses, and enhance the equity of access to recreational park space for all surrounding communities. The project will also mitigate cascading risks to critical lifelines.

Tags:
Last updated