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Northeast Climate Change Preparedness. Collaborating for Resilience. Topics. Part 1 : NJ Future – Who We Are Part 2 : Local Recovery Planning Manager Program Part 3: Community Vulnerability. Part 1:. Who We Are. Mission. Nonprofit NGO promoting responsible land use policies to:
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Northeast Climate Change Preparedness Collaborating for Resilience
Topics Part 1:NJ Future – Who We Are Part 2:Local Recovery Planning Manager Program Part 3:Community Vulnerability
Part1: Who We Are
Mission • Nonprofit NGO promoting responsible land use policies to: • Revitalize cities; • Preserve open space; • Keep housing affordable; • Encourages transportation choices
Part2: LRPM Program
Initial Involvement • FEMA/Merck Foundation request • FEMA seeking a partner for local recovery effort • Create LRPM position • Essential to assist NJ communities • FEMA noted lack of local capacity in disaster response
The Program ScreeningCriteria • Considerable storm damage • Limited or no in-house planning capabilities • Majority of full-time residents
The Program Who We’re Working With
Part3: Community Vulnerability
Time for a new approach Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results
I’m Done…..Your Turn Thanks David Kutner, AICP, PP; dkutner@njfuture.org 609-393-0008, x 105; http://www.njfuture.org