Roadmap for Adapting to Coastal RiskChatham County, Georgia

Risk-Wise Decisions

Appropriate

Relevant

Actionable

RoadmapApproach

• What are our current and future hazard threats?

• What are our strengths & weaknesses?

• What can we do about them?

Threats

Vulnerabilities

Actions

Roadmap Workshop

Step 1Local Issues

Balance

Step 2Hazard Profile

Inundation

Operational Impacts

Climate Trends

Redefining “Extremes”

Step 3Infrastructure Profile

Critical Facilities & Resources

Step 4Ecosystem Profile

Strengths & Vulnerabilities of Natural Resources

• Protective Functions

• Economic & Social Value

• Exposure & Sensitivity

Protective & Human Uses

Step 5Societal Profile

Vulnerable Populations

Step 6Strategic Approaches

Sensible Action Plans

•Balance risks & other demands

•Pursue adaptive management

•Prioritize “win-win” & “no regrets” strategies

Green Infrastructure Approaches

• Conservation Planning

• Green Infrastructure

• Living Shorelines

Coastal No Adverse Impacts

• Multi-Objective Planning

• Regulations & Development Standards

• Infrastructure Location & Design

• Policy & Legal Issues

Smart Growth Planning

• Compact Design

• Distinctive Communities

• Strategic Open Space

Step 7Action Plan

• Strengthen current initiatives

• Improve existing processes

• Build effective collaborations

Workshop Process