The Hidden Engineering Behind The ‘Hurricane-Proof' Florida Town
At Babcock Ranch, the roads are designed to flood during a hurricane. The town's engineer explains how this and other hidden tactics keep the town safe even during a hundred-year storm. Photo Illustration: MacKenzie Coffman
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