In 2009, the RTL television network in the Netherlands filmed a feature in New York City on a proposal to construct a Dutch-style storm barrier across New York harbor. In light of last week’s visit by Hurricane Sandy, it seems like a damn good idea. (Please note that most of the video in in Dutch)
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London has one of these — the Thames Barrier, If NY had one, that would be a good idea. It might save some lives.