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Swanscombe Peninsula Test Field Polder Community seeks an approach to flood risk mitigation and community development. By establishing a test bed on the Swanscombe Peninsula, the project seeks to challenge conventional notions of land sacrifice in flood- prone areas.

At its core, the initiative aims to create sustainable managed polders, leveraging innovative design strategies to harness the power of incoming floods for coexistence with water. Through meticulous experimentation with new polder creation and community designs, the project pioneers a paradigm shift in flood risk management.

The Swanscombe Peninsula serves as the perfect test field, offering a unique opportunity to explore the potential of sustainable polder communities amidst rising sea levels. By integrating advanced flood control mechanisms and community-centric designs, the project aims to pave the way for resilient, adaptive settlements that thrive in harmony with their watery surroundings.

With a focus on sustainability, resilience, and innovation, Managed Retreat sets out to redefine the relationship between land and water, ushering in a new era of coexistence and resilience in flood-prone regions.

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