Specifications include, but are not limited to: Community Engagement: Working with staff and the CEU, solicit community concerns through news releases, social media, workshops, and discussions with stakeholders. Involve the community through active engagement to determine risks and opportunities. Provide opportunities to collect feedback and incorporate it into the draft and final Project. Waterfront Survey: Review current studies and plans recently adopted that identify climate impacts and priority projects. Visit the project area to complete an updated evaluation of waterfront land and structures to identify potential damage and erosion relating to storms, tides, and sea level rise. The waterfront evaluation will identify areas of potential concern regarding public structures (e.g. footbridge, recreational trails, Harbor Master’s office, Storage buildings, Boat House, etc); infrastructure (e.g., water supply, stormwater drainage, wastewater, power, communications); and, erosional “hot spots” and risk of related property and infrastructure damage. The information will inform an updated review of waterfront vulnerability, resilience needs, and priorities for the next steps. Data Collection and Analysis: Complete an updated scenario modeling that illustrates potential trends related to flood and storm occurrences. Some climate hazards for consideration include the following: increasing temperatures, especially in winter; increasing intensity of precipitation (rain/snow/ice/hail); rising sea levels; increasing frequency and severity of coastal flooding, storm surge, wave force, and erosion; and, exposure to sensitive populations; and increasing frequency and severity of wind-related damage.
