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APWAMid-Atlantic Chapter Annual Conference

Sustainability In Action: Stories From the Field

May 11, 2017

Panelist Introductions and Overview of Process

Scenario 1: Planning for a Changing Climate

Scenario 2: Integrating Bike/Ped Infrastructure

Scenario 3: Maximizing Recycling Diversion

Envision: A Framework for Sustainability

Discussion and Wrap-up

Session Agenda & Process

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Carol DavisSustainability Manager

Blacksburg, VAcdavis@blacksburg.gov

540-808-9036

Main Priorities for 2017:

Climate Vulnerability Assessment, Design Standards for Green

Building and Low-Impact Development, Green Business Program

Recent Community Impact:

Climate Action Plan adopted, 10th Annual Sustainability Week,

Apartment Recycling Ordinance updated, Regional Aging In Place

work (lots of different initiatives)

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Diane LindermanManaging Director - VBH

Richmond, VADLinderman@VHB.com

804.441.7451

Main Priorities for 2017:

Focus on complete streets in Central Virginia

Recent Community Impact:

15 miles of bike lanes on existing streets + cycle track downtown

Award winning T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge (bikes and

pedestrian)

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Alicia ZatcoffSustainability Manager

Richmond, VA

Alicia.Zatcoff@Richmondgov.com

804.646.3055

www.richmondgov.com/sustainability

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Denise NelsonDeniseNelson2014@gmail.com

804-363-7437

Main Priorities for 2017:

Facilitate the creation and implementation of community

sustainability plans

Recent Community Impact:

Supported 100 project teams in using the Envision rating system,

presented 3 Envision project awards, trained 200 people to earn

the ENV SP credential

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SustainabilityDefinition and Scope

“Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the

ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

Municipal

Operations

Community

Initiatives

Municipal

Operations

Community

Initiatives

Municipal SustainabilityMechanisms

Policies

Partners

Projects

Planning

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Panelist Introductions and Overview of Process

Scenario 1: Planning for a Changing Climate

Scenario 2: Integrating Bike/Ped Infrastructure

Scenario 3: Maximizing Recycling Diversion

Envision: A Framework for Sustainability

Discussion and Wrap-up

Session Agenda & Process

Carol’s Slide(s) Go Here

topic: planning for anticipated seasonal weather changes under a low- and high-emissions scenario

please include:

• narrative description and/or visuals for scenario

• discussion question for this scenario

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The data and information contained in the following slides will

be used to enhance Blacksburg’s Climate Action Plan to include

a Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan.

• The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit: https://toolkit.climate.gov/climate-explorer2/variables.php?id=tasmax&zoom=9&center=-8931819.629179416%2C4529046.799953262&year=2090

• Local historic weather data: https://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KBCB

• NOAA Technical Report NESDIS 142-2

Regional Climate Trends and Scenarios for the U.S. National Climate Assessment, Part 2. Climate of the Southeast U.S.

Washington, D.C. January 2013

• EPA Climate Change Indicators in the United States: https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/science/indicators/health-society/heating-cooling.html

•EIA Heating & Cooling Degree Days by Census Region, September 2012: http://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm?page=about_degree_days

Sources:

Year 2090 - # Days With Maximum Above 95o F*

Low Emissions vs. High Emissions Scenario

Low Emissions < > High Emissions

Map Section:

Southwest Virginia

225 days

O days

125 days* …By the close of the 21st century, a significant

divergence is modeled between the low and high

emissions scenario. High emission scenario is expected

to increase the # of high temp days by 600% or more.

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21st Century - # Days With Maximum Above 95o F

Low Emissions vs. High Emissions Scenario

Low and High Emissions

Scenarios start to markedly

diverge after 2050 for # of

high temp days

Model Projection:

Montgomery Co. VA

# high temp days already

on the rise relative to

historic trends

Year 2090 – Mean Daily Precipitation in January

% change relative to 20th century average

Low Emissions vs. High Emissions Scenario

Low Emissions < > High Emissions

Map Section:

Southwest Virginia

wetter, +50%

drier, -40%

* ….a sharp increase in winter

precipitation is modeled under a

high emissions scenario by the

close of the 21st century. (+20-40%)

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Year 2090 – Annual Cooling Degree Days – Continental U.S.

Low Emissions vs. High Emissions Scenario

While a warming trend is

modeled throughout the

Continental U.S. including the

Appalachian foothills of

southwest Virginia…

…far more significant and

potentially destructive warming

is modeled for the southernmost

reaches of the U.S., particularly

Louisiana, Texas, and Florida.

Questions For Localities To Consider

1. Climate modeling indicates there will be an increase in winter

precipitation (~30%) for southwest Virginia with no specifics on

the types of winter precipitation. There is also expected by a very

significant increase in high heat days (600%+ increase) by 2100.

2. If the modeling for a high emission scenario for high heat days and

winter precipitation proves correct what should localities be

planning for when it comes to:

• Impacts to infrastructure (roads, stormwater)

• Cost of operations (snow removal, ice/flood/storm damage)

• Disruption of services (EMS response, school closures)

• Vulnerable populations (i.e. the elderly and high heat days)

• Internal U.S. population displacement from extreme heat, sea

level rise, extended drought, etc.

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Panelist Introductions and Overview of Process

Scenario 1: Planning for a Changing Climate

Scenario 2: Integrating Bike/Ped Infrastructure

Scenario 3: Maximizing Recycling Diversion

Envision: A Framework for Sustainability

Discussion and Wrap-up

Session Agenda & Process

Diane’s Slide(s) Go Here

topic: integrating bike and pedestrian infrastructure into anticipated transportation investments

please include:

• narrative description and/or visuals for scenario

• discussion question for this scenario

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Pedestrians

Bicycles

Cars – moving and parked

What is the future?

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Do you continue to build vehicle capacity

or focus on implementing facilities

to promote use of other modes?

(e.g. bike lanes, wider sidewalks, transit only lanes)

Panelist Introductions and Overview of Process

Scenario 1: Planning for a Changing Climate

Scenario 2: Integrating Bike/Ped Infrastructure

Scenario 3: Maximizing Recycling Diversion

Envision: A Framework for Sustainability

Discussion and Wrap-up

Session Agenda & Process

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One Bin

• Enable residents to put all trash, recyclables and compostables in one bin

• Materials sorted + processed at MRF- recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, gasification, etc.

• No materials sent to landfill or incinerated

• Questions:

–What would motivate a locality to do this?

–What are the pros and cons of this approach?

– To implement this, what logistics would you consider?

Alicia’s Slide(s) Go Here

topic: evaluating opportunities to divert more recyclable materials from the solid waste stream

please include:

• narrative description and/or visuals for scenario

• discussion question for this scenario

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Panelist Introductions and Overview of Process

Scenario 1: Planning for a Changing Climate

Scenario 2: Integrating Bike/Ped Infrastructure

Scenario 3: Maximizing Recycling Diversion

Envision: A Framework for Sustainability

Discussion and Wrap-up

Session Agenda & Process

QUALITY OF LIFE13 CREDITS

LEADERSHIP10 CREDITS

NATURAL WORLD15 CREDITS

CLIMATE AND RISK8 CREDITS

RESOURCE ALLOCATION14 CREDITS

Envision® A Rating System For Sustainable Infrastructure

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Envision® A Rating System For Sustainable Infrastructure

Why use Envision?

• Apply best practices in a standardized framework

• Quantify triple bottom line benefits and analyze

performance

• Reporting on decisions and results provides transparency

and accountability to demonstrate good governance

• Prioritize and optimize projects to achieve community-

wide goals

Envision® A Rating System For Sustainable Infrastructure

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Panelist Introductions and Overview of Process

Scenario 1: Planning for a Changing Climate

Scenario 2: Integrating Bike/Ped Infrastructure

Scenario 3: Maximizing Recycling Diversion

Envision: A Framework for Sustainability

Discussion and Wrap-up

Session Agenda & Process