1. Adaptation Plan Development. Objective: Develop an Adaptation Plan that builds on the existing vulnerability assessment to enhance community resilience and address identified vulnerabilities. Key Tasks: • The 'Request for Proposal' serves as a crucial tool to identify and prioritize adaptation actions based on feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and social and environmental impacts. • Incorporate green stormwater infrastructure as a central component of adaptation strategies where applicable. • Utilize an objective framework with qualitative and quantitative measures to assess project benefits, community acceptance, and potential obstacles. • Develop an implementation schedule and funding strategy to support the procurement and execution of prioritized actions. • Ensure the plan enhances flood mitigation, biodiversity, and natural resource conservation. 2. Implementation Planning Objective: Translate adaptation strategies into actionable implementation plans that support sustainable urban development. Key Tasks: • Develop detailed implementation plans with timelines, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure effective execution. • Coordinate with city departments and stakeholders to facilitate seamless integration into existing municipal operations. • Incorporate strategies for biodiversity enhancement, natural resource conservation, and green stormwater infrastructure. • Identify funding opportunities, including grants and public-private partnerships, to support implementation. 3. Urban Forestry Plan Objective: Expand and sustain a resilient urban tree canopy to reduce urban heat, enhance climate adaptation, and support stormwater management. • Key Tasks: • Develop an Urban Tree Canopy Plan that prioritizes increasing tree coverage in public spaces such as parks, swales, right-of-way, and other municipal properties, targeting areas with high heat exposure and limited shade. • Prioritize native species for maximum cooling, biodiversity, and low-maintenance benefits. • Integrate green stormwater infrastructure • Use GIS and heat mapping to identify priority planting areas and measure cooling benefits. • Develop educational resources and outreach programs to encourage tree planting and maintenance in heat-stressed areas. Guide on selecting native tree species that are resilient to local climate conditions and beneficial for urban wildlife. 4. CRS Watershed Management Plan • Objective: Maximize points under the requirements of the CRS Program for a Watershed Management Plan. Key Tasks: • Develop a comprehensive Watershed Management Plan to meet the Community Rating System manual requirements. • Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to assess existing watershed conditions, identifying areas vulnerable to flooding and water quality issues. • Prioritize watershed restoration projects and green infrastructure solutions to enhance resilience to climate change impacts. • Incorporate strategies to promote groundwater recharge, improve water quality, and reduce flood risks. • Coordinate with regional water management agencies to ensure compliance with regional policies and regulations. • Integrate the Watershed Management Plan with other sustainability and adaptation initiatives to support holistic water resource management...
