What is the Dutch Dialogues™ Process?

Over 800 years of living at the water’s edge make the Dutch experts in water adaptation. Flooding cannot be “fixed;” however as the Dutch have learned, risk can be reduced. Their approach combines integrated planning with urban landscape design. The Dutch Dialogues™, through a collaborative effort with city, professional, academic and community leaders in planning, stormwater management, resiliency and other interests, will bring an integrated approach, tying together numerous entities, collectively working to manage water. Dutch Dialogues™ Charleston will be directed and coordinated by Waggonner & Ball, LLC, The Water Institute of the Gulf and the Royal Netherlands Embassy, Washington, DC, alongside key Charleston-region partners.