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The Boulder Floods: A Study of Decision-Centric Resilience

MacClune, Karen; Venkateswaran, Kanmani; Allan, Chris; Ibrahim, Somayya Ali

The 2013 Boulder floods caused over $2 billion in damages but resulted in limited loss of life due to strong preparedness and coordinated response. This case highlights decision-centric resilience driven by adaptive infrastructure, community networks, and flexible governance. It demonstrates the importance of integrating physical planning, social capacity, and institutional learning to manage escalating urban climate risks.

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Urban Climate Change Research Network
Center for Climate Systems Research
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UCCRN Case Study Docking Station: ARC3.2 Case Studies
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March 26, 2026