Urban Planners Warn: The Real Disaster Isn't Rain, It's Greed
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Environmental engineers say city leaders care more about profit than public safety.
The Chamber of Environmental Engineers called for a major change in urban policy. They warn that city planning is currently driven by money and land speculation, not the public good.
The group demands that officials rebuild city policies based on the interests of the community. They argue this is the only way to protect citizens from future disasters.