The new town of Angra (Terceira, the Azores): confirming a contested urban planning history using reverse historical analysis and flood modelling tools

A novel approach combining historical analysis with flood modeling reveals that streams played a pivotal, overlooked role in shaping Angra do Heroismo as a major Atlantic urban center. Contrary to long-held assumptions about its development, the study demonstrates that the city's growth was significantly influenced by its strategic location relative to flood risks, which guided early settlement patterns. This interdisciplinary method offers new insights into coastal urbanization and challenges traditional narratives of Angra's planning history.

Leite, A., & Leitão, J. (2020). The new town of Angra (Terceira, the Azores): confirming a contested urban planning history using reverse historical analysis and flood modelling tools. Urban History, 48(1), 20–36. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0963926819001093