The future often feels distant, a concept discussed in reports and conferences. But for coastal and riverside cities around the world, the future is arriving faster than we think. The whispers of climate change are now a clear and present reality, echoed by stark warnings from the world’s leading scientific bodies. The challenge of rising sea levels is no longer an abstract threat; it is the defining architectural and social challenge of the 21st century.

Today, we’re taking a speculative journey to Nantes, France—a city defined by its relationship with the majestic Loire River. What happens when that relationship is irrevocably altered? What happens when the water rises for good?

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