Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission

The Effect of Sea-Level Rise on Historic Properties

April 13, 2020

Historic properties face many threats as years pass. One increasing threat for historic properties located near waterways is the rise of sea levels. The article below from Architectural Record details how preservationists are handling the issue of sea-level rise and how the world of historic preservation must continue to adapt in order to save properties from encroaching water. 

For more: “Rising Seas Threaten Historic Houses