The Concept

NICHE is a first-of-its-kind, versatile, full-scale, shared-use, national facility directing scientific research to provide solutions to help mitigate wind and coastal risks, limit escalating losses, and develop more resilient communities.

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NICHE will enable researchers to develop solutions to vexing wind and water related challenges to ensure communities, infrastructure, and natural environments continue to thrive in decades to come. NICHE will enable discovery of innovative solutions to foster resilient communities that are Safer, Stronger, and More Prosperous.