Laura Tornga
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-tornga-a4877b9/
Michael Obispo Torres
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-torres-1072b9172/
Kumar Saurabh
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumar-saurabh-7259281b9/
Inland East Boston faces climate resilience and equity threats. Frequent flooding from rainfall overwhelms aging infrastructure, while the urban heat island effect and limited green space exacerbate climate impacts. Gentrification further threatens the displacement of low-income and immigrant communities.
Some of the key stakeholders we would like to focus on are the the local residents (especially renters and immigrant residents), that are seeking for affordable housing, flood protection, green infrastructure, the City of Boston’s Environment Department, which is working on Climate Ready Boston.
We propose an integrated solution that combines nature-based infrastructure, smart drainage systems, and community-centered design. This approach embeds green stormwater retrofits, localized flood storage, and multilingual climate engagement within high-risk neighborhoods.
RainShare is a peer-to-peer platform that uses smart sensors and blockchain to let property owners with excess pervious space sell stormwater absorption capacity to those needing stormwater credits, generating revenue through transaction fees, sensor sales or leasing, and premium analytics.
The platform earns revenue through transaction fees, sensor leasing, and premium analytics, creating a market-driven solution to reduce urban flooding and promote green infrastructure.