Philadelphia is grappling with heightened flood risks due to the combined pressures of climate change and urbanization. The city's location along tidally influenced rivers like the Schuylkill River makes it particularly vulnerable to flooding. Studies indicate that urbanization, marked by extensive impervious surfaces and engineered riverbanks, significantly intensifies flood severity. This was evident during Hurricane Ida, where pre-saturated soils and heavy rainfall led to substantial flooding in low-lying areas, disrupting transportation networks and infrastructure.