Getting Atlantic City to Resilience Noon-Time Talk with the Planning Department September 16, 2015

Getting Atlantic City to ResilienceNoon-Time Talk with the Planning DepartmentSeptember 16, 2015

Solutions1. Integrate hazard mitigation into

planning2. Build strong infrastructure3. Increase construction codes4. Raise structures5. Diversify economy6. Collaborate creative, long term solutions

1. Hazard Mitigation Planning•Hazard Mitigation Planning quantifies the

hazard risk and vulnerability to life and property, and recommends actions to minimize that risk

•Atlantic County OEM

Planning

Getting to Resilience

Post Sandy Planning Grant

Public Meetings

2. Infrastructure Planning

Inlet Seawall and Boardwalk

Inlet Seawall and Boardwalk

Rebuilding Post Sandy

3. Codes•In 2014, changed the code to add for an

additional 1’ of foundation.•Measure height from base flood elevation•Bulkhead height•State codes allow raising nonconforming

structure

4. House Raisings•87 approvals•$150,000-$180,000 improvement•$14M

5. Diversify Economy

6. Collaborate Long Term Solutions

Princeton study – Chelsea Heights

Summary•Planning will be ongoing effort•Community involvement critical•Continue to build infrastructure•Expand dialogue and think outside the

box

Thank you!Elizabeth Terenik, PP, AICP

Eterenik@CityofAtlanticCity.org609-347-5404