Active Emergency Management Response team planning coordinated communication in case of extreme weather events
Muddy River restoration project to reduce flooding and restore ecological function
Purchasing open space that provides flooding buffers and preserves habitat
Adopting the Building Stretch code for energy conservation and resilience to heat events
Opening of cooling centers during heat waves
Brookline Buddies outreach program
Complete Streets policy includes green infrastructure for stormwater management
Preparing an Open Space plan that addresses climate impacts
Support for bicycling improves public health and reduces GHG emissions
Extensive tree planting provides heat relief and absorbs stormwater
Diversity of tree species supports resilience to a warming climate
Investments in stormwater and sewer infrastructure reduce flooding and pollution
Use of porous pavement reduces stormwater runoff
Key CAP Actions 2018-2019
Maintain quarterly sessions of the climate resilience working group, a cross-functional team of Town staff to implement CAP actions in consultation with technical advisors
Apply for state MVP and FEMA (federal) funding to assist with implementation
Update Hazard Mitigation Plan with 2018 CAP items
See either CAP Strategy 6 or Vulnerability Assessment for full list of action items affecting Public Health, Emergency Management, Natural Resources, Building Environment (flooding and heat), Sea Level Rise, Economic, Socio-Economic, Utilities and State-Owned Infrastructure
