[conservatism_IS_compassion]

Wouldn't it just be easier to start over then rebuild at this point?

Actually, that is impossible.

Anywhere else, you'd have to get environmental waivers to build new refineries to replace what's now under water.

And that has been impossible for 20 years.

[MNJohnnie]

Wouldn't it just be easier to start over then rebuild at this point

I meant the whole city.

[ridesthemiles]

Wouldn't it just be easier to start over then rebuild at this point?
Actually, that is impossible.
Anywhere else, you'd have to get environmental waivers to build new refineries to replace what's now under water.

And that has been impossible for 20 years.""

I believe it is much closer to 35 years. Early 70's was the last one in the USA.