Landmark at Risk: Protecting the Historic Seaport of Annapolis, Maryland

"The City of Annapolis's 'Weather It Together' team has collaborated with the Planning Innovation Lab of Michael Baker International to develop an interactive resource that highlights City efforts to address local climate-change impacts through proactive cultural resource hazard mitigation planning. This story map entitled 'Landmark at Risk' hopes to become the go-to resource, not only for the citizens of Annapolis, but for other communities facing the challenges of climate change. The historic district of Annapolis is recognized for its unique and rich heritage resources reflecting one of the first planned cities in the United States and represented by the largest concentration of 18th century brick buildings. However, with rising sea level and increasing days of nuisance tidal flooding, Annapolis is now recognized as one of the most at-risk cities facing the effects of climate change. To address this risk and reduce the vulnerability of Annapolis's historic district, the City of Annapolis has embarked on developing a Cultural Resource Hazard Mitigation Plan (CRHMP) through its 'Weather IT Together' initiative. This plan, using FEMA guidance, aims to protect and preserve its historic seaport from high tide flooding and rising sea levels, while adapting and improving the resilience of the City's historic resources." Project funding was provided in part by a Historic Preservation Fund grant to the Maryland Historical Trust administered by the State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division, National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior (grant number P17AF00016).

Landmark at Risk: Protecting the Historic Seaport of Annapolis, Maryland

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