The historic coastal community of Mandeville, Louisiana (1834), located on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, is unique in that it is not protected from flooding by a levee, but by a 5-foot sea wall. The community is witnessing the changing climate impacts of flooding and winds first-hand.
Mandeville has used the last 18 years and 17 flood events, since Hurricane Katrina, to flood adapt hundreds of historic buildings, resulting in far fewer damages and greatly shortened recovery time, which is commonly referred to as flood resilience. The community estimates that over 80% of its historic buildings have been adapted. Like many many communities, Mandeville’s earliest settlement was on the water due to our historic transportation on the water.
This field study will reveal the "laboratory" of adaptation, from the first structural engineered designs to the current Mandeville Design Committee and Historic Preservation reviewed project, many of which are featured in the NPS Flood Adaptation Guidelines.
The field trip will involve a motor coach trip on the National Engineering Landmark bridge across Lake Pontchartrain, a walking tour of the magnificent Lakeshore Drive and the adapted historic buildings, a presentation and lunch at a historic building overlooking the lake, a short workshop to review the Secretary of the Interior’s "Flood Adaptation Guidelines," and an interactive session with field trip participants.
Participants travel by bus for a portion of the Field Study; however some brief walking will be required. Please dress appropriately with comfortable shoes and rain gear as appropriate. Water will be provided if you forget your water bottle.
Your badge is your ticket and has your session/time/date printed on the back. Please confirm your date/time before checking in. Some field studies run multiple times, and your ticket is session specific.
Field studies will depart from the main doors of the Sheraton New Orleans on Canal Street. Check in at the field study table in the lobby at least 20 minutes before departure for bus assignments. It is imperative to be on time for field study departures. Buses will roll promptly at the time indicated on the schedule.
If you miss a bus, there will be no refunds or transfers to other field studies. Unclaimed seats will be sold at departure time on a first come, first serve basis.
Please check the weather, dress appropriately and wear comfortable shoes. It is recommended that you bring your own water bottle.
Pre-Registration is required to attend this session.
Forum Member Rate: $65.00
Non Forum Member Rate: $75.00