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Abstract
It is evident that sea level rise has a significant impact on coastal cities in the United States, with visible signs such as intense flooding and marsh migration. These responses contribute to coastal squeeze, however coastal adaptations are a solution to make cities more resilient. Unfortunately, coastal cities suffer from implementation of coastal adaptations from a lack of public support and insufficient knowledge about coastal hazard risk. This study evaluated a residential community’s preferences for adaptations in response to coastal hazards. I conducted a survey for the Sea Palms West Community to explore their aesthetic preferences for design techniques using discrete choice modeling. The results revealed a preference for living shorelines for the shoreline design and littoral shelf for the pond design. This research may provide better understanding for improved design and management in coastal resilience in residential communities as well as increase public support for coastal adaptation in residential spaces.