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APWAMid-Atlantic Chapter Annual Conference
Sustainability In Action: Stories From the Field
May 11, 2017
Panelist Introductions and Overview of Process
Scenario 1: Planning for a Changing Climate
Scenario 2: Integrating Bike/Ped Infrastructure
Scenario 3: Maximizing Recycling Diversion
Envision: A Framework for Sustainability
Discussion and Wrap-up
Session Agenda & Process
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Carol DavisSustainability Manager
Blacksburg, [email protected]
540-808-9036
Main Priorities for 2017:
Climate Vulnerability Assessment, Design Standards for Green
Building and Low-Impact Development, Green Business Program
Recent Community Impact:
Climate Action Plan adopted, 10th Annual Sustainability Week,
Apartment Recycling Ordinance updated, Regional Aging In Place
work (lots of different initiatives)
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Diane LindermanManaging Director - VBH
Richmond, [email protected]
804.441.7451
Main Priorities for 2017:
Focus on complete streets in Central Virginia
Recent Community Impact:
15 miles of bike lanes on existing streets + cycle track downtown
Award winning T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge (bikes and
pedestrian)
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Alicia ZatcoffSustainability Manager
Richmond, VA
804.646.3055
www.richmondgov.com/sustainability
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Denise [email protected]
804-363-7437
Main Priorities for 2017:
Facilitate the creation and implementation of community
sustainability plans
Recent Community Impact:
Supported 100 project teams in using the Envision rating system,
presented 3 Envision project awards, trained 200 people to earn
the ENV SP credential
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SustainabilityDefinition and Scope
“Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
Municipal
Operations
Community
Initiatives
Municipal
Operations
Community
Initiatives
Municipal SustainabilityMechanisms
Policies
Partners
Projects
Planning
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Panelist Introductions and Overview of Process
Scenario 1: Planning for a Changing Climate
Scenario 2: Integrating Bike/Ped Infrastructure
Scenario 3: Maximizing Recycling Diversion
Envision: A Framework for Sustainability
Discussion and Wrap-up
Session Agenda & Process
Carol’s Slide(s) Go Here
topic: planning for anticipated seasonal weather changes under a low- and high-emissions scenario
please include:
• narrative description and/or visuals for scenario
• discussion question for this scenario
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The data and information contained in the following slides will
be used to enhance Blacksburg’s Climate Action Plan to include
a Climate Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan.
• The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit: https://toolkit.climate.gov/climate-explorer2/variables.php?id=tasmax&zoom=9¢er=-8931819.629179416%2C4529046.799953262&year=2090
• Local historic weather data: https://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KBCB
• NOAA Technical Report NESDIS 142-2
Regional Climate Trends and Scenarios for the U.S. National Climate Assessment, Part 2. Climate of the Southeast U.S.
Washington, D.C. January 2013
• EPA Climate Change Indicators in the United States: https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/science/indicators/health-society/heating-cooling.html
•EIA Heating & Cooling Degree Days by Census Region, September 2012: http://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm?page=about_degree_days
Sources:
Year 2090 - # Days With Maximum Above 95o F*
Low Emissions vs. High Emissions Scenario
Low Emissions < > High Emissions
Map Section:
Southwest Virginia
225 days
O days
125 days* …By the close of the 21st century, a significant
divergence is modeled between the low and high
emissions scenario. High emission scenario is expected
to increase the # of high temp days by 600% or more.
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21st Century - # Days With Maximum Above 95o F
Low Emissions vs. High Emissions Scenario
Low and High Emissions
Scenarios start to markedly
diverge after 2050 for # of
high temp days
Model Projection:
Montgomery Co. VA
# high temp days already
on the rise relative to
historic trends
Year 2090 – Mean Daily Precipitation in January
% change relative to 20th century average
Low Emissions vs. High Emissions Scenario
Low Emissions < > High Emissions
Map Section:
Southwest Virginia
wetter, +50%
drier, -40%
* ….a sharp increase in winter
precipitation is modeled under a
high emissions scenario by the
close of the 21st century. (+20-40%)
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Year 2090 – Annual Cooling Degree Days – Continental U.S.
Low Emissions vs. High Emissions Scenario
While a warming trend is
modeled throughout the
Continental U.S. including the
Appalachian foothills of
southwest Virginia…
…far more significant and
potentially destructive warming
is modeled for the southernmost
reaches of the U.S., particularly
Louisiana, Texas, and Florida.
Questions For Localities To Consider
1. Climate modeling indicates there will be an increase in winter
precipitation (~30%) for southwest Virginia with no specifics on
the types of winter precipitation. There is also expected by a very
significant increase in high heat days (600%+ increase) by 2100.
2. If the modeling for a high emission scenario for high heat days and
winter precipitation proves correct what should localities be
planning for when it comes to:
• Impacts to infrastructure (roads, stormwater)
• Cost of operations (snow removal, ice/flood/storm damage)
• Disruption of services (EMS response, school closures)
• Vulnerable populations (i.e. the elderly and high heat days)
• Internal U.S. population displacement from extreme heat, sea
level rise, extended drought, etc.
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Panelist Introductions and Overview of Process
Scenario 1: Planning for a Changing Climate
Scenario 2: Integrating Bike/Ped Infrastructure
Scenario 3: Maximizing Recycling Diversion
Envision: A Framework for Sustainability
Discussion and Wrap-up
Session Agenda & Process
Diane’s Slide(s) Go Here
topic: integrating bike and pedestrian infrastructure into anticipated transportation investments
please include:
• narrative description and/or visuals for scenario
• discussion question for this scenario
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Pedestrians
Bicycles
Cars – moving and parked
What is the future?
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Do you continue to build vehicle capacity
or focus on implementing facilities
to promote use of other modes?
(e.g. bike lanes, wider sidewalks, transit only lanes)
Panelist Introductions and Overview of Process
Scenario 1: Planning for a Changing Climate
Scenario 2: Integrating Bike/Ped Infrastructure
Scenario 3: Maximizing Recycling Diversion
Envision: A Framework for Sustainability
Discussion and Wrap-up
Session Agenda & Process
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One Bin
• Enable residents to put all trash, recyclables and compostables in one bin
• Materials sorted + processed at MRF- recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, gasification, etc.
• No materials sent to landfill or incinerated
• Questions:
–What would motivate a locality to do this?
–What are the pros and cons of this approach?
– To implement this, what logistics would you consider?
Alicia’s Slide(s) Go Here
topic: evaluating opportunities to divert more recyclable materials from the solid waste stream
please include:
• narrative description and/or visuals for scenario
• discussion question for this scenario
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Panelist Introductions and Overview of Process
Scenario 1: Planning for a Changing Climate
Scenario 2: Integrating Bike/Ped Infrastructure
Scenario 3: Maximizing Recycling Diversion
Envision: A Framework for Sustainability
Discussion and Wrap-up
Session Agenda & Process
QUALITY OF LIFE13 CREDITS
LEADERSHIP10 CREDITS
NATURAL WORLD15 CREDITS
CLIMATE AND RISK8 CREDITS
RESOURCE ALLOCATION14 CREDITS
Envision® A Rating System For Sustainable Infrastructure
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Envision® A Rating System For Sustainable Infrastructure
Why use Envision?
• Apply best practices in a standardized framework
• Quantify triple bottom line benefits and analyze
performance
• Reporting on decisions and results provides transparency
and accountability to demonstrate good governance
• Prioritize and optimize projects to achieve community-
wide goals
Envision® A Rating System For Sustainable Infrastructure
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Panelist Introductions and Overview of Process
Scenario 1: Planning for a Changing Climate
Scenario 2: Integrating Bike/Ped Infrastructure
Scenario 3: Maximizing Recycling Diversion
Envision: A Framework for Sustainability
Discussion and Wrap-up
Session Agenda & Process