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Amending Land Use Codes for Natural Infrastructure Planning

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Tackling Barriers to Green Infrastructure: An Audit of Municipal Codes and Ordi…

Organizations

1000 Friends of Wisconsin
City of Port Washington, Wisconsin
Orion Planning + Design

Relevant Options

Review the capacity of existing drainage structures to understand their ability to manage increased precipitation projections. Identify the likelihood and consequences of impacts to this infrastructure Identify funding for and routinely clean and repair stormwater drains. Provide outreach, education and technical assistance for best practices in stormwater management and green infrastructure.

Steps to Resilience

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Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
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