By 2050, U.S. coastlines are expected to rise by one foot, making New York City, with its low-lying geography and 600 miles of coastline, especially vulnerable to such climate change.

The city is executing plans, both traditional and unique, to protect itself from this imminent threat.

But will these measures be enough?

For more on the coastline study, check out The New York Times and NASA’s GISS Institute on Climate and Planets.