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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