DESIGNING FOR URBAN COASTAL RESILIENCY Margaret Hopkins, P.E.

Key Topics

Challenges and constraints facing urban resiliency infrastructure

Iterative, inclusive design approach with stakeholders

Integrated design solutions for urban environments

Best practices and lessons learned

EAST SIDE COASTAL RESILIECY

PROJECT ORIGINS

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October 2012-Sandy’s Path

Landfall at Brigantine, NJ October 29, 7:30 PM Tropical Storm force winds extending over 1,000 miles

October 29, 5:30 PM Post Tropical Cyclone

October 26, Bahamas Cat-1 Hurricane

October 25, Cuba

Cat-2 Hurricane October 24, Jamaica

Cat-1 Hurricane

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(Im)perfect Timing

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Storm Impacts

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

RBD to BIG U to ESCR

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Project Location

TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS

& DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

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Technical & Site Constraints

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Technical & Site Constraints

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Technical & Site Constraints

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Technical & Site Constraints

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Technical & Site Constraints

INCLUSIVE DESIGN APPROACH

Design Concept

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Iterative Design Process

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Community Input Sessions

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Community Feedback

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Conceptual Design Study

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Community Reporting Sessions

DESIGN SOLUTIONS

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Flood Protection Components

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Design Elevation

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Interior Drainage

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Park & Access Strategy

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Southern Tie-Back

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East River Park

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FDR Drive Crossing

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Stuyvesant Cove Park

BEST PRACTICES

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BEST PRACTICES – DESIGNING FOR UNCERTAINTY & ADAPTABILITY

Resilient, Maintainable, Adaptable

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BEST PRACTICES – COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO DESIGN

Floodwall Design Progression

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BEST PRACTICES – COALITION BUILDING

Lines to be Relocated

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BEST PRACTICES – COALITION BUILDING

Utility Proposal

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BEST PRACTICES – COALITION BUILDING

Design Synthesis

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BEST PRACTICES – COALITION BUILDING

Integrated Solution

DESIGNING FOR URBAN COASTAL RESILIENCY Margaret Hopkins, P.E.