
Flood Protection as Urban Catalyst: How Wroclaw Turned Risk Zones into Growth Engines
Published on: July 30, 2025, 10:45 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The World Bank study on Wroclaw, Poland, reveals that urban flood protection investments not only reduced disaster risk but also significantly boosted land values and economic activity in protected areas. Using satellite data and real estate trends, it highlights the untapped potential of such infrastructure to drive urban revitalization.