A Flooded City: Rethinking Infrastructure and Climate Resilience in Metro Atlanta

As Metro Atlanta grows, so does its exposure to extreme weather and flooding. For a region of approximately 6.5 million people, the impacts extend far beyond flooded streets, affecting businesses, transportation, infrastructure, and human health. This dynamic panel will examine how Atlanta’s history of water and infrastructure has shaped today’s challenges and explore what it will take to build a more resilient future. The conversation will highlight innovative solutions and the critical role of community engagement, policy, infrastructure investment, and urban planning in reducing flood risk across the region.