Canadian Standards Association’s Post

In addition to referencing CSA community water standards in municipal plans, policies, bylaws, and guidelines, municipalities can also: - Give priority to review or fast-track permit applications that utilize CSA standards - Offer a fee reduction on subdivision or development permit applications that comply with CSA standards - Use CSA standards as a way to measure how your flood resiliency objectives are met - Include the requirements of CSA standards in all municipally-funded projects to encourage their use in advance of their inclusion in bylaws

📢 Public Notice from our #MBEPMember, San Benito County! 🚧 Project Update: San Benito County announces the final public notice for project 4699-00423 and 731131. The project involves the repair of Limekiln Road (road washout and culvert replacement) and Cole Road (embankment failure) due to heavy rain and flooding. 🌊 Purpose: To ensure continued access and safety for residents, the project includes constructing a temporary access path and replacing gabion rock, complying with NFIP requirements and environmental standards. 🌍 Environmental Impact: The proposed work will be conducted with minimal impact on wetlands and includes measures to mitigate future flood risks. 🔗 Details: For more information on the project location and specifics, visit San Benito County's official site. https://lnkd.in/gK9ztPRq #SanBenitoCounty #InfrastructureProject #CommunityDevelopment #FEMAProject #PublicNotice

Atlanta has been working on an update to our #TreeProtectionOrdinance for over a decade. We were asked to present to the working group about 7 years ago, and then re-invited beginning of this month. Our recommendations are largely consistent- You have to take context into account. This means that in places close to MARTA Stations, you should prioritize more attainable housing. Zoning should allow more, and the TPO should be flexible to permit this. In areas not near transit, trees should be prioritized and zoning should bend to help save trees. In either location, stormwater is often in conflict with zoning and tree protection. Locations with higher flood/runoff concerns should have stormwater prioritized. To fix the TPO, we need to be working with all three of these ordinances together. Otherwise, people will just keep spinning their wheels with no progress made. Our whole presentation here: https://lnkd.in/etyyK3GQ

Growing up, I used to see the old, practical Queenslander homes and was impressed with their simple ingenuity. They were made so air could flow underneath, keeping the interior cool while also protecting you from flooding. - However, the next generation thought these homes were outdated, so they began to demolish them and replace them with brick homes. - And what a disaster that proved to be - They keep getting flooded out. - Finally, people are waking up and building homes that suit their environment. -I don't see why the government doesn't impose legislation requiring the construction of these kinds of dwellings in flood-prone locations; just think of the savings in costs if rebuilding weren't necessary all the time. - #flooding #governmentinitiatives #disasterpreparedness

Excessive rainfall, while beneficial in many aspects, can also lead to significant issues and challenges. A prime example of this is how roads, a vital infrastructure for any town or city, can be forced into closure. This can happen when a relatively small culvert is unable to cope with the rising water levels caused by the relentless downpour, resulting in flooding. This scenario has been witnessed in numerous instances, such as this particular road that had to be temporarily closed for safety reasons. We specialize in assisting towns and cities deal with such challenges. Our expertise includes providing solutions for culvert replacement, enabling smoother handling of flood waters and preventing road closures. If you're interested in understanding more about the nature of our work and how we can assist your township or municipality, take a look at this project case study: https://lnkd.in/eHAybYqs or give us a call. #mcmillenengineering

This is a perfect example of Flood Resilience! The designers and owners (Stakeholders) understood their risk from Flash Flood! They lived it! They do not want to live it again. Passive measures are the only solutions for areas that have flash flooding! No human intervention is needed. Floodproofing.com understands this. We have multiple solutions, like the horizontal Flood Barrier from Flood Break! Passive works when no one is around! Want to learn more? Let's do a Lunch & Learn! #aia #architects #pdh #lunchandlearn #flood #floodprotection #fema #nfip #usace #floodinsurance #floodrisk #passive #floodresilience #floodbarrier #dbia #asce #floodprotection #flashflood #wegotyoucovered

Interesting article on the need for quality building codes to mitigate disasters. How the North Carolina Legislature Left Homes Vulnerable to Helene https://lnkd.in/gJF86KcA

No, it’s not a hurricane or a tropical storm. It’s rain, and a lot of it, in Miami. Streets are flooded, and there’s plenty of property damage. If we want a resilient future-proof city, Miami’s civic leaders will need to make the right investments in infrastructure. We need stormwater infrastructure, including larger stormwater pipes and inlets, gravity drainage wells, pump stations, and exfiltration trenches. In addition, we need investments in coastal infrastructure includes seawalls, living shorelines, and green infrastructure. Not glamorous, but needed. What else do you think Miami needs? At the Partnership for Miami we see the top issues as (1) transit and infrastructure, (2) housing that’s affordable, and (3) a better K12 and higher education ecosystem. #Miamidade #305 #resilience #sustainability #mdc

Over the past few decades, Michigan has faced an increase in unpredictable storm events. Unfortunately, our existing stormwater infrastructure is not built to handle the frequency and intensity of these storms, creating problems with water runoff and flooding. FLOW is working to develop a legislative solution to enable small and mid-sized communities in Michigan to legally establish stormwater utilities, and secure a reliable source of funding for this crucial infrastructure. Read our new policy brief: https://lnkd.in/g-mmX_JS

How does effective stormwater management prevent urban flooding? Effective stormwater management prevents urban flooding by controlling the flow of rainwater and runoff, especially in areas with many impervious surfaces like roads and buildings. Systems such as retention ponds, green infrastructure (like rain gardens and permeable pavements), and proper drainage networks are designed to absorb, redirect, and filter stormwater. These systems reduce the amount of water that overwhelms sewer systems during storms, preventing water from pooling on streets and in low-lying areas, which in turn mitigates flood risks and minimizes damage to infrastructure, homes, and businesses. #StormWaterAwarenessWeek #CleanWaterMatters