Planning in Flood Hazard Areas

This research guide provides practical direction for integrating flood hazard mapping into community planning and land-use decision-making in the Northwest Territories (NWT).

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Champ Valeur
Creator Department of Municipal and Community Affairs
Summary This guide is intended to be used by community governments, elected officials, senior administration officers, planners, engineers and other qualified professionals as a framework for applying the guidance in practice when integrating flood hazard mapping into community planning and land management decisions. This guide may also be of interest to a broader audience, including residents wanting a better understanding of flood hazard maps and their relationship to flood risk in NWT communities.
Local Relevance The guide is directly relevant to communities in the Northwest Territories, especially those at high risk of riverine flooding. It supports local governments, planners, and residents in making safer land-use decisions.
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Mots-clés Flooding,Hazard Mapping,Community Planning,Land Use
Geographic Region NWT
Release Date 2026-02-01
Last Modified Date 2026-02-01
Funding Program Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program