How Dutch innovations could prevent Sandy-type flooding in New York

City architects and officials have been trying to find ways to protect the city from another storm of Sandy’s magnitude.

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By Jason Sheftell / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

Published: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 5:50 PM

Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 10:00 PM

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Haiko Cornelissen

Jackson Heights-based architect Haiko Cornelissen grew up below sea level in Amsterdam. He took note as his country employed flood-prevention measures in harbors, along the coastline and in various housing styles constructed specifically to survive water disasters.

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This architect from Amsterdam brought to light a way to deal with flooding by floating residential buildings. The utilities and building are anchored so they dont float away. This is a cool way to deal with flooding. It would be cool to apply to a playground and easier to apply to a playground. We might not even need draining, if we could float it. This architect is from Jackson Heights, it would be cool if he could come in and explain how this is done.