climate smart planning: kingston waterfront flooding task force
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This program has been registered with LA CES by the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
As a Registered Provider with the LA CES System, credits earned on completion of this program will be reported to LA CES. Certificates of
Completion for non-ASLA members are available on request.
Climate Smart Planning
Libby Murphy
Hudson River Estuary Program/Cornell WRI
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Kingston Waterfront Flooding Task Force
NY Upstate Chapter APA+ASLASeptember 25, 2013
Outline
• Hudson River Estuary Program
• Kingston flooding task force
• Climate Smart Planning
•Wrap up
• How you can get involved
Hudson River Estuary Program
Core Mission• Ensure clean water
• Protect and restore fish, wildlife, and their
habitats
• Provide water recreation and river access
• Adapt to climate change
• Conserve world-famous scenery
Climate Change & The Hudson River Estuary Program• Climate Smart Communities• Flooding Task Forces•Watershed Resiliency
– Watershed planning– Green infrastructure– Assessing culverts for correct sizing– Assessing dams for removal or repair– Trees for Tribs (stream buffer restoration)
• Biodiversity Resiliency
TF uses a variety of tools to reach consensus:•Participatory mapping• Surveys•Dot voting•Vulnerability and risk assessments•Cost Benefit Analysis•Climate Smart Planning assessment
This assessment can assist the Flooding Task Force in completing initial objectives• “Identify overlaps, minimize conflicts and enhance opportunities…
• …be cognizant of overall communication and coordination…
• …don’t duplicate, learn from other processes.”
The tool covers 5 areas of municipal planning:1. Risk and vulnerability assessments
2. Public outreach and engagement
3. Planning integration
4. Disaster preparedness and recovery
5. Hazard mitigation implementation
Climate Smart Planning - Process
• Examine all existing relevant planning documents
• Meet with appropriate municipal staff
• Complete and review assessment
• Final group discussion and review
• Present to the Task Force to inform final recommendations
Multiple activities illustrate Kingston’s commitment to its waterfront
• Kingston Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (2012)
• Stormwater Ordinance and Flood Overlay Zone
• Waterfront Brownfield Opportunity Area Study (2010)
• Tidal Rondout Creek Watershed Management Plan (in process)
• East Strand Street Flooding and Stormwater Management Analysis (in
process)
• Harbor Management Plan (in process)
Multiple activities illustrate Kingston’s commitment to its waterfront
• Natural Resources Inventory / Open Space Plan (in process)
• Parks & Rec Master Plan (in process)
• GEIS for Brownfields along the Rondout (in process)
• Hudson Landing AVR Promenade - $5.8M cost (NYS funding of $1.2 M)
• Waterfront Rail Refurbishment Grant
• Hazard Mitigation Grants LOIs
The process requires engagement from municipal decision-makers
• Planning Director
• Fire Chief
• Police Chief
• County Emergency Manager
• Head of Economic Development
• City Engineer
• Parks & Recreation staff
Three areas of opportunities were revealed for Kingston to incorporate flood-preparedness
Outreach and collaboration
Zoning, building codes and regulation
Planning
Shorter-term opportunities for KingstonPlanning
• Set goal for flood resilience in the Kingston 2025 Plan & more
• Incorporate climate resilience into dept. capital improvements
• Incorporate findings into city and regional plans
Shorter-term opportunities for KingstonZoning, building codes, and regulation
• Revise zoning in Kingston 2025 Comp Plan to include flood risk
• Evaluate options to reduce the impact of increasing flood insurance
rates
Shorter-term opportunities for KingstonOutreach and collaboration
• Collaborate with other waterfront communities
• Take advantage of training and tools
• Conduct public outreach in Flood Hazard District
• Consider installing more high-water-mark signs
Wrap up
• Climate Smart Planning is a tool for municipal planners and consultants
• Useful at the beginning of a planning process
• Clearly highlights areas of opportunity to be more climate prepared
• Also identifies areas of strength
Interested in learning more?
• DEC’s Climate Smart Planning tool
• Sign up for the Estuary Program’s Climate Resiliency newsletter!
http://goo.gl/GYvVs2(case sensitive)
Thank you.Libby MurphyHudson River Estuary ProgramPhone: (845) 256-3153Email: [email protected]
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
This program has been registered with LA CES by the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
As a Registered Provider with the LA CES System, credits earned on completion of this program will be reported to LA CES. Certificates of
Completion for non-ASLA members are available on request.