Planners play a critical role in defining what a resilient community and region looks like in the future. One important element of resilient communities in North Central Texas is considering flood hazards. Many times communities build, then are damaged by floods, and then rebuild. How can planners help promote flood resilient communities? This session will explore how the perspectives of planners and floodplain managers can come together in a more holistic view to prepare a community to be more resilient in the face of potential flood hazards. Case studies will be included to demonstrate practical approaches to addressing flood hazard mitigation during the planning process.
Please consider bringing floodplain managers or other staff who are engaged in the flood hazard mitigation planning process.
Lunch and Networking at 11:30 a.m.
Presentations Start at 12:00 p.m.
Location: North Central Texas Council of Governments, Transportation Council Room, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011
AICP CM: 1.5 hours
Speakers:
- Mia Brown, CFM, Environment and Development Planner, North Central Texas Council of Governments
- Matt Bucchin, Director of Planning, Halff Associates Inc.
- Ben Pylant, PE, CFM, Director of Water Resources, AICP, Halff Associates Inc.
