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How can Gulf Coast buildings better withstand floods? Radically elevated cottages, designed to meet new FEMA regulations, seem impractical. But other ideas explored at the Mississippi Renewal Forum include a new city hall in Pass Christian (top center) raised above an arcaded first floor, which could be used for a weekly farmers' market. Another idea: Turn storm debris into landfill, raising elevations in low-lying areas.
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