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Retrofitting Buildings for Flood Risk (New York City)
October 8, 2014
‘Retrofitting Buildings for Flood Risk,’ from the New York City Department of City Planning, is a comprehensive guide for New York City homeowners living in new and existing flood zones. Along with a thorough assessment of applicable federal, state and city regulations relating to flood risk, the report provides retrofitting strategies that will enable property owners to adapt buildings for flood resiliency.
Related Organizations: New York City Department of City Planning, City of New York, New York
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Climate Leaders Summit Report
March 2014
On November 8, 2013, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s New England Regional Office convened an invitational Climate Leaders Summit at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. The 140 attendees from government agencies, businesses and regional and non-profit organizations discussed how the regional climate leaders could launch collaborative actions to achieve a more climate-resilient New England. In particular, the Summit was focused on what the climate leaders can do to assist New England municipalities in their efforts to adapt to climate change.
Related Organizations: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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New Jersey Resiliency Network
February 2014
In February 2014, Sustainable Jersey launched the New Jersey Resiliency Network, a program that helps communities access technical and financial resources to address long-term recovery and resiliency issues for post-Sandy municipalities in New Jersey. The Network was formed in response to heavily-impacted towns requesting hands-on guidance and support for recovery and resiliency.
Related Organizations: Rutgers University, Sustainable Jersey
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Cool Policies for Cool Cities: Best Practices for Mitigating Urban Heat Islands in North American Cities
June 17, 2014
This survey by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and the Global Cool Cities Alliance (GCCA) reviews the urban heat mitigation activities of 26 cities in the U.S. and Canada - representing all of the major climate zones, geographies, and city sizes across North America. They found that heat waves along with other natural disasters and extreme weather has motivated nearly two thirds of the cities surveyed to initiate urban heat island mitigation strategies.
Related Organizations: American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) , Global Cool Cities Alliance
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Designing with Water: Creative Solutions from Around the Globe
August 1, 2014
Developed by The Boston Harbor Association (TBHA) and Sasaki Associates, this report focuses on urban design solutions to sea level rise resulting from climate change. Designing with Water provides Boston-relevant case studies and innovative designs for city planners and developers to adapt to flooding and enhance urban resiliency. The report is the second in the Preparing for the Rising Tides series, which the TBHA first released in 2013, assessing the neighborhood-level sea level rise flooding risk to Boston.
Related Organizations: The Boston Harbor Assocation
Author or Affiliated User: Julie Wormser
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The New Climate Economy Report: Better Growth, Better Climate
September 16, 2014
This study from the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate finds that governments and businesses can reduce their carbon emissions and improve economic growth. ‘Better Growth, Better Climate’ describes how rapid technological innovation and new investment in infrastructure are making it possible to mitigate climate change while improving economic performance.
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Resilient America Roundtable
September 5, 2014
The Resilient America Roundtable of the National Academy of Sciences is collaborating with communities across the country to build “cultures of resilience” - helping selected local communities by engaging decision makers and citizens to better understand risk and build resilience.
Related Organizations: National Academy of Sciences
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Preparing for Climate Impacts: Lessons Learned from the Front Lines - Georgetown Climate Center
July 9, 2014
In this synthesis report to the Kresge Foundation, the Georgetown Climate Center shares some of the lessons learned from its adaptation work in recent years. The report includes a number of short case studies highlighting successful efforts and barriers to change.
Related Organizations: Georgetown Climate Center
Authors or Affiliated Users: Jessica Grannis, Vicki Arroyo, Sara Hoverter
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Protecting Our Capital: How Climate Adaptation in Cities Creates a Resilient Place for Business
July 2014
This report from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) focuses on climate change adaptation activities reported globally by over 200 cities and more than 4,500 large companies to illustrate how action by city governments creates a resilient place for business.
Related Organizations: C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40), Carbon Disclosure Project
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Using State Revolving Funds to Build Climate-Resilient Communities
June 2014
This report was developed by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to support the integration of community level climate resiliency solutions into State Revolving Fund (SRF) policies. NRDC describes how to incorporate water efficiency, green infrastructure, and flood risk reduction into SRFs, and provides examples of states and municipalities already experiencing successes with these approaches.
Related Organizations: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
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