The focus is on floodproofing historic buildings, discussing ownership, stakeholders, and decision-making frameworks. Topics include flood forces, wet and dry floodproofing strategies, and funding. The need for resilience is emphasized, with strategies like elevating structures and creating crawl spaces. Challenges specific to historic buildings, such as weak joints and slab uplift, are addressed. The discussion also covers foundation strategies, risk reduction, and a case study of the Dotson Building's renovation efforts.

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