The Georgia Conservancy, in partnership with Georgia Institute of TechnologyÕs College of Architecture conducted an city and regional planning studio to look at the effects of sea level rise on GeorgiaÕs coast. The studio focused specifically on potential impacts to Chatham, Liberty and McIntosh Counties. The studio included site visits, presentations, data and hydrological analysis and calculations to help develop a set of draft findings for consideration. These findings are supported by technical advisors and form the basis of this report.
Sea level rise is one of the biggest challenges facing coastal communities. Though sea level rise is a slow process, communities must plan well in advance in order to develop adequate adaptation strategies that will help mitigate future social, economic and environmental losses.