1. Working Towards Resilient Coastal Communities
Working Toward Resilient Coastal Communites - Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management
Working Towards Resilient Coastal Communities
City of Fort Lauderdale
Photo Credit: Paul Krashefski (Broward County)
DEP Agreement No. CM238 DEP (08/11)

2. This report was funded in part, through a grant agreement from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program, by a grant provided by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Award No. # NA11NOS The views, statements, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the State of Florida, NOAA or any of their sub-agencies.

3. Working Towards Resilient Coastal Communities Grant
To assist each municipality in identifying infrastructure at risk and provide tools to plan for resilience.
Policy Support Tools
Technical Support Tools
Municipal Level Vulnerability Assessment
Electronic Version of Tools (CD)
If requested, assist municipal managers in discussing these issues with their elected officials.

4. Motivation for Collaboration Broward’s Climate Action Plan
Working Toward Resilient Coastal Communites - Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management
Motivation for Collaboration Broward’s Climate Action Plan
GOAL PC-1 : Create collaborative intergovernmental practices…and assist in adaptation to the regional consequences of climate change…
Action PC1.6: Collaborate broadly on mitigation and adaptation policies. (…implementation of a suite of planning tools and climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies…)
Action PC-1.6 Collaborate broadly on mitigation and adaptation policies
Broward County should collaborate with municipalities, the Broward League of Cities, neighboring counties and other regional public and private entities to assist in the coordination, development, and implementation of a suite of planning tools and climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. This should include establishing action targets and reaching agreement on one or more standardized methodologies for emissions measurement and reporting.
DEP Agreement No. CM238 DEP (08/11)

5. Objectives Review Climate Change & Sea Level Rise in Southeast Florida
Policy Support Tools
Technical Support Tools

6. Climate Change in Southeast Florida
Photo Credit:
Paul Krashefski, NRPMD
Photo Credit: Sun-Sentinel
Increasing Temp (2 to 10°F) by 2100
Increasing occurrence of extreme weather
hotter summers
drier droughts
wetter rainy seasons
cold snaps
Sea level rise (2-5 feet) by 2100

7. Sea Level Rise Implications for Southeast Florida
Saltwater Intrusion into the aquifer
Drainage and flood control compromised
Impacts to public and private property
Beach erosion
Impacts to coral reefs
Impacts to Everglades

8. Sea Level Rise Implications for Infrastructure
Corrosion
Sea Walls
Erosion
Ponding
Drainage
Undermining
Roads/Bridges
Water supply
Photo Credit - Paul Krashefski

9. Drainage Challenge with Sea Level Rise
Working Toward Resilient Coastal Communites - Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management
Drainage Challenge with Sea Level Rise
CURRENT AVERAGE TIDAL CONDITIONS
Saltwater
Stormwater
Yard
Sea
Wall
Road
Drainage Capacity
Storm drain ↑
Slide designed by Nancy J. Gassman, Ph.D. , Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management Division
EXTREME HIGH TIDE OR SEA LEVEL RISE
Stormwater
Saltwater
Sea
Wall
Drainage Capacity?
Road
Yard
Storm drain ↑
DEP Agreement No. CM238 DEP (08/11)

10. Unified Sea Level Rise Projection
Timeline of Sea Level Rise
1 foot = – foot = 2060 – 2115

11. Southeast Florida Vulnerability Analysis
Working Toward Resilient Coastal Communites - Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management
1-Foot Sea Level Rise
Southeast Florida Vulnerability Analysis
Identifies area with elevations below Mean Higher High Water
Planning tool to identify areas of concern
One and two foot sea level rise scenarios
Broward County Inundation Mapping and Vulnerability Analysis
DEP Agreement No. CM238 DEP (08/11)

12. With a County/ Community Focus
Policy Support Tools Reference Material for Planning and Policy Development
Southeast Florida Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP)
Mayor’s Climate Action Pledge - RCAP
Broward County Climate Change Action Plan
110 Recommendations
With a Regional Focus
126 Recommendations
With a County/ Community Focus

13. Policy Support Tools (cont)
Approved Climate Change Element of the Broward County Comprehensive Plan
Template policies
Approved Climate-Related Broward County Land Use Plan Amendments
Broward County Priority Planning Areas for Sea Level Rise Map

14. Policy Support Tools (cont)
Local Mitigation Strategy – Hazards Excerpt
Local Mitigation Strategy – City Related Information
Economic Impact

15. Policy Support Tools (cont)
Adaptation Action Areas Information
Department of Economic Opportunity Adaptation Planning in Florida
Implementation “Adaptation Action Area” Policies in Florida
Promising Practices in Adaptation & Resilience – A Resource Guide for Local Leaders
Municipal Clearinghouse of Sustainable Best Practices

16. Municipal Clearinghouse
broward.org/gogreen/municipalities
Local Action Plans
Transportation
Climate Change
Built Environment  
Water Conservation
Waste and Recycling 
Energy 
Native Landscaping and Urban Agriculture
GHG/Urban Forests

17. Technical Support Tools
Working Toward Resilient Coastal Communites - Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management
Technical Support Tools
Regional Tools
Unified Sea Level Rise Projection for Southeast Florida
Analysis of the Vulnerability of Southeast Florida to Sea Level Rise (Broward Chapter)
DEP Agreement No. CM238 DEP (08/11)

18. Technical Support Tools (cont)
Working Toward Resilient Coastal Communites - Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management
Technical Support Tools (cont)
Countywide
Broward Communitywide GHG Emissions Inventory
Broward/USGS SLR Modeling Project Summary
DEP Agreement No. CM238 DEP (08/11)

19. Technical Support Tools (cont)
Working Toward Resilient Coastal Communites - Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management
Technical Support Tools (cont)
Municipal
Municipal Map of Priority Planning Areas for Sea Level Rise
Municipal Map of Land Elevation
Map of elevation profiles location and extent
Profiles
City of Fort Lauderdale Vulnerability Assessment Report
DEP Agreement No. CM238 DEP (08/11)

20. Southeast Florida Vulnerability Analysis
Working Toward Resilient Coastal Communites - Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management
1-Foot Sea Level Rise
Southeast Florida Vulnerability Analysis
Municipal Vulnerability Assessment
Full scale municipal maps include:
One Foot SLR Scenario
Two Foot SLR Scenario
Priority Planning Area for SLR (Adopted & by Parcel)
Base Land Elevation
Broward County Inundation Mapping and Vulnerability Analysis
DEP Agreement No. CM238 DEP (08/11)

21. Fort Lauderdale Vulnerability Assessment
Airports
Bridges
Fire Rescue Stations
City Arterial Roads
Hospitals
City Hall
Law Enforcement Assets
City Parks
Schools
Community Re- development Areas (CRA)
WTP/WWTP
Wave
County Parks
Regional Activity Centers (RAC)
Evacuation Routes
Photo Credit: Paul Krashefski (Broward County)

22. One Foot Sea Level Rise Scenario
Major Impacts
2040 – 2070
Parks and historical sites
Select local roads
Natural areas
Low-lying tidal areas

23. Two Foot Sea Level Rise Scenario
Major Impacts
2060 – 2115
Local streets
Low lying communities
Low lying areas in golf courses and parks
Marine facilities

24. Priority Planning Areas
Identifies areas located near tidal water bodies at increased risk of inundation under a two foot sea level rise scenario, projected to occur as soon as 2060.
Also provided are:
Priority Planning Areas by Land Use Map
Affected Land Use Data Table
Priority Planning Areas by Parcel Map

25. Working Toward Resilient Coastal Communites - Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management
What happens if a Land Use map amendment is in a Priority Planning Area for Sea Level Rise?
The Planning Council shall consider the following:
Sea level rise/flood protection mitigation strategies within local comprehensive plans and/or development regulations
Flood protection improvements committed to by amendment applicants, which would mitigate or enhance flood protection and adaptation from rising sea levels
Recognizing our common vulnerabilities and the need for action, the four Counties came together and signed an agreement to work together to address policies at the state and federal level. They agreed to develop technical tools to lay a foundation for regional mitigation and adaptation strategies. And they wanted to hold regular summits to discuss projects and emerging concerns.
Photo Credit: Paul Krashefski (Broward County)
DEP Agreement No. CM238 DEP (08/11)

26. Priority Planning Areas
Provide the Priority Planning Areas by Land Use Map
51% is Recreational and Open Space / Government.
20% is Residential.
12% is Commercial.

27. Land Elevation Map Red represents areas below 5 feet elevation.
Quick glance at long term vulnerabilities

28. Selected Elevation Profiles
Report provides east to west profiles of elevation showing selected areas

29. Working Toward Resilient Coastal Communites - Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management
DEP Agreement No. CM238 DEP (08/11)

30. Bridges Vulnerability Assessment
Roads near bridges are impacted.
Boat clearance may become more of a problem.

31. City Arterial Roads Vulnerability Assessment
Only City-Owned Arterial Road Segments are shown.
9 Vulnerable Arterial Road Segments are identified.

32. City-Owned Arterial Roads – Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Roads in this area Affected Starting at two foot SLR
Affected Arterial Roads:
SW 2nd St.
E. Las Olas Blvd.
Las Olas Way

33. Fort Lauderdale City Hall
Accessibility issues within 1000ft. Radius – 2ft.

34. City Parks Vulnerability Assessment
23 vulnerable city- owned parks
Several parks show large area affected
8 parks with >60% acreage impacted at two foot SLR

35. Downtown Fort Lauderdale
Areas become vulnerable beginning with two foot SLR
High percentage of land in these parks vulnerable

36. Snyder Park One Foot Sea Level Rise Two Foot Sea Level Rise
Internal roads affected
Two Foot Sea Level Rise
Internal roads affected

37. Community Redevelopment Areas (CRA) Vulnerability Assessment
NW Progresso Flagler Heights CRA
Areas near North Fork at potential risk

38. Evacuation Routes Two Foot Sea Level Rise
8 Total routes affected
Affected evacuation routes leading away from the beach:
St. Hwy. 816 (Oakland Park Blvd.)
Las Olas Blvd.
State Hwy. A1A

39. Fire Rescue Stations Vulnerability Assessment
Working Toward Resilient Coastal Communites - Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management
Fire Rescue Stations Vulnerability Assessment
Access issues within 1000ft. Radius
Access issues beginning with 2ft. SLR
Fire Rescue 54
Fire Rescue 13
DEP Agreement No. CM238 DEP (08/11)

40. Fire Rescue Stations Vulnerability
Accessibility issues within 1000ft. Radius – 2ft.
Fire Rescue 54
Fire Rescue 13

41. Downtown Fort Lauderdale Regional Activity Center
Areas that may be at or below projected sea levels
One Foot
Henry E. Kinney Tunnel due to low topography
Two Foot
Henry E. Kinney Tunnel due low topography
Areas along New River
Area to the South of Broward Blvd. and to the North of SE 2nd St.

42. Downtown Fort Lauderdale Regional Activity Center
Planned WAVE streetcar guideway
In planning stages
Shows general location
SE 2nd St. has “possible” vulnerability at a two foot scenario
No one foot vulnerabilities

43. Call to Action Sign on to the Mayor's Pledge - RCAP
Consider which strategies presented in CCAP and RCAP you should implement
Update your Comprehensive Plan to include resiliency policies
Pay careful attention to Land Use amendments in vulnerable locations

44. Call to Action (cont)
Use the technical tools to increase awareness among your staff/Board of vulnerable infrastructure
Ensure that climate issues are part of the Capital Improvement Planning process
Look into using AAA as a tool for prioritizing strategic adaptation investments

45. Conclusions
Broward County NRPMD hopes you find these policy and technical tools useful.
We can provide the GIS layers upon request.
We continue to work on technical and policies tools to support community resilience.
We are available to make a similar presentation to your Board of Commissioners.

46. Working Towards Resilient Coastal Communities
Working Toward Resilient Coastal Communites - Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management
Working Towards Resilient Coastal Communities
Questions?
DEP Agreement No. CM238 DEP (08/11)