Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Building in a floodplain

[James Kacki (jimkacki]

> First and most important is to check with your municipal  
> authorities.  In our area, Winnipeg, Manitoba, for instance it is   
> forbidden to build in the floodplain.  In other areas if you are  
> allowed to build there, there will undoubtedly be very specific  
> restrictions & regulations.  I'm sure those regulations will answer  
> all your questions about what you can, or can't, or should do.  My  
> guess is that you won't have many choices. it will all be spelled  
> out for you.
James

> Hi,
>
> Does anyone have ideas, opinions pro/con, advice, experiences,  
> references,
> etc., about establishing a cohousing development within a floodplain ?
>
> All contributions welcome !
>
> Louis-H. Campagna
> Cohabitat Québec (forming)
> Québec City, Canada
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