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ROCKAWAY RESILIENCY PROJECTS& FEMA FUNDINGPS/MS 42 Robert Vernam SchoolDecember 12, 2016

TONIGHT’S MEETING Anticipate excess Rockaway

Boardwalk funds

Mayoral commitment to use funds for resiliency projects in Rockaways

Submitted Alternate Projects need to be approved by FEMA prior to the completion of Rockaway boardwalk (Anticipated completion date is Memorial Day 2017)

TONIGHT Present potential projects Get your feedback!

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ROCKAWAYS RECOVERY & RESILIENCY INVESTMENTS

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PROPOSED USACE ROCKAWAY REFORMULATION

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FEMA SECTION 428 PILOT PROGRAM

The FEMA 428 program allows for anticipated savings from a FEMA 428 project to be applied to Alternate Projects

NYS and FEMA determines eligibility of projects and approves use of underrun funding

FEMA ELIGIBILITYELIGIBLE Raised Shoreline Work Parks and Recreational

Facilities Buildings Elevation of Structures Engineered Natural

Structures

NOT ELIGIBLE Landscaping projects:

New Trees Plantings Lawns

Buyouts Studies

PROJECT CONSIDERATIONSProjects build off existing studies:

HPD Resilient Edgemere Initiative Rockaway Parks Conceptual Plan

Project Considerations:Resiliency

Protect neighborhoods from tidal flooding

Environmental restoration Improve access/activate waterfront

Recovery Restore/replace facilities directly

lost during Hurricane SandyCommunity

Provide recreational or community amenities/priorities

Public Feedback Partially meets

Does not meet

Fully meets

CONSIDERATIONS

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Rockaway Parks Conceptual PlanResilient Edgemere PlanNYC Parks

PROJECT SOURCE

Projects presented geographically east to west

PROJECT #1BAYSWATER PARKRenovate community park

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$50M - $60M

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BAYSWATER PARKPROJECT #1

Existing Bayswater Park

Resiliency Recovery Community

Resiliency Features: Raised Berm with Trail Permeable Pavement Stormwater Retention Shoreline Bank Stabilization Wetland and Coastal Forest

Restoration



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Community Features:


Athletic Fields Play Area Water Feature Public Plaza

Running Track Kayak Launch Refurbished Comfort Station Sport Courts

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PROJECT #2RAISE SHORELINES EDGEMEREProtection against sea level rise and tidal flooding

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$20M - $30M

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RAISE SHORELINES EDGEMEREPROJECT #2

Flooding in Edgemere (February 2016)

Resiliency Features: Vegetated berm along perimeter of peninsula New bulkhead at northern tip of peninsula Drainage study to address nuisance flooding


RAISE SHORELINES EDGEMEREPROJECT #2

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Community Benefit: Reduced flooding nuisance

PROJECT #3ROCKAWAY COMMUNITY PARKRenovate community park

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$40M - $50M

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ROCKAWAY COMMUNITY PARKPROJECT #3

Existing Rockaway Community Park

Resiliency Features: Raised berm along west

& east edges of park Shoreline Bank

Stabilization Wetland Restoration



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Ocean Bay Apartments

Community Features:


Athletic Fields Skate Park Picnic Area Comfort Station

Game Tables Kayak Launch Sport Courts

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PROJECT #4THURSBY BASIN PARKCreate new waterfront park

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$20M - $30M

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THURSBY BASIN PARKPROJECT #4

Existing Thursby Basin Park Site

Resiliency Features: Seawall/raised berm Rain Garden Waterfront Plantings



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Community Features: Sports Courts Play Area Water Feature Kayak Launch

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PROJECT #5ROCKAWAY OPERATIONS HQReconstruct Parks’ maintenance and operations facility

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$20M - $30M


ROCKAWAY OPERATIONS HQPROJECT #5

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ROCKAWAY OPERATIONS HQPROJECT #5

Hurricane Sandy Water Line

Community Benefits: Services over 130 parks properties in

Rockaways and Broad Channel Provides emergency response services during

storm season


PROJECT #5

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ROCKAWAY OPERATIONS HQ

Resiliency/Recovery Features: Reconstruct and elevate whole facility

PROJECT #6BEACH 88TH STREET PARKCreate new waterfront park

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$40M - $50M

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BEACH 88TH STREET PARKPROJECT #6

Existing Beach 88th Street Park Site

Resiliency Features: Seawall/raised berm Wetland Restoration


BEACH 88TH STREET PARK

Invasive Species Removal Native Plant Introduction

PROJECT #6

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BEACH 88TH STREET PARKPROJECT #6

Community Features: Comfort Station Kayak Dock Shade Structure Picnic Seating Play Area

PROJECT #7BEACH 94TH – 95TH CORRIDOR

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Gateway corridor to Rockaways


$20M - $30M

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BEACH 94TH - 95TH CORRIDORPROJECT #7

Existing Parking Area


BEACH 94TH - 95TH CORRIDORPROJECT #7

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Resiliency Features: Permeable Pavement Bioswales to Absorb

Stormwater New Street Trees

Community Uses: Markets Festivals/Events Café Seating

PROJECT #8SHORE FRONT PARKWAY REC ZONERebuild recreation areas

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$20M - $30M

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SHORE FRONT PARKWAY REC ZONEPROJECT #8

Existing Shore Front Parkway

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Recently Completed Roller Hockey Rink

Performance Space Multi-Purpose Athletic Field Rock Climbing & Adventure Course


Dog Run Playground with Water Feature Labyrinth and Seating Area

Recovery & Community Amenities:SHORE FRONT PARKWAY REC ZONEPROJECT #8

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Example of Multi-Purpose Athletic Field Example of Rock Climbing Structure

PROJECT #9SHORE FRONT COMFORT STATIONSBuild new comfort stations at Beach 116th and Beach 59th

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$30M - $40M

Resiliency Features: Buildings and utilities elevated

to 500-year flood plain


SHORE FRONT COMFORT STATIONSPROJECT #9

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SHORE FRONT COMFORT STATIONSPROJECT #9

Decommissioned Below-Ground Beach 116th Street Comfort Station

Incorporate Community Feedback Submit to FEMA FEMA Approval Secure Additional Funds Project design

NEXT STEPS

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QUESTIONS?

Please submit comments and ideas to [email protected]

by December 20th, 2016.

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THANK YOU!

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