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We are excited to announce the official groundbreaking of the new Caldwell County Evacuation Center in Luling, TX – a state-of-the-art, 43,000-square-foot facility designed to enhance disaster response and community resilience. Back in 2019, Doucet, alongside our talented partner Method Architecture, helped Caldwell County secure a competitive federal grant for disaster mitigation funds. This grant laid the foundation for a 250-bed evacuation center, designed to protect and serve our community in times of need. Despite the challenge of soaring construction costs from 2020 to 2023, "Doucet assisted the County and City of Luling with obtaining additional grant funds to fully fund the ~$22M final cost of construction, permitting, and design." - Tracy Bratton, Director of Land Development READ MORE ---> https://lnkd.in/gRYXdVsc #DoucetDifference #WeAreKleinfelder #CaldwellCounty #DisasterPreparedness #ConstructionExcellence #EvacuationCenter

Inspiring to see legislators securing funds to help move forward large projects for salmon recovery and infrastructure protection. Truly astounding to track how local collaboratives are managing to advance the necessary conversations, planning and implementation to seize this moment and make these critical projects happen

The Waverly Avenue Bridge in the Village of Mamaroneck is now open to traffic, marking a significant milestone in local flood mitigation and infrastructure improvements. The $5.0 million project, led by the Town of Mamaroneck with funding from Westchester County and New York State, replaces an outdated structure with a modern design that enhances community safety and mobility. County Executive George Latimer said: “The new Waverly Avenue Bridge is an investment in the future of Mamaroneck. This project represents how we can work together to address longstanding infrastructure challenges and prepare for the environmental realities of tomorrow.” Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins said: “Flooding has long been a challenge in this area, and Westchester County’s over $2 million investment in this project is part of a comprehensive effort to build safer, stronger neighborhoods. The Waverly Avenue Bridge is an example of the impact we can make together.” Read more here: https://ow.ly/CM8E50UvbKc

#climate #placemaking Check out this moving article and link to the webinar highlighting ongoing work in communities still reeling from Hurricane Helene!

Five weeks of response and progress in the books. This week the Town hosted a lovely memorial service in Town Square. Recreation & Parks threw a major Halloween party at Town Square. We secured a disaster administration firm help us through what promises to be a lengthy rebuilding process. Much to everyone's relief, debris removal is underway. Initial damage estimates to town property are being developed. Flooded building are drying out. USACE is designing mobile offices spaces, which we are very excited about. Volunteer inspectors have arrived to help us through the substantial damage assessment of floodplain properties. Building permits are rolling in. End of month reports in the Planning & Development department reflect an increase of 115% all which can be attributed to storm damage (because of course we are capturing the data!). I even had time to get into some policy analysis, which is one of my favorite things. A little normalcy goes a long way, and we're happy to see a little more each day. #localgov #localgovernment #nc #wnc #naturaldisaster #publicservice

Indianapolis has some of the nation’s worst air quality, and the impact is felt most in historically redlined neighborhoods, according to the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana. These areas are often home to Black and marginalized communities, and house many industrial facilities and contaminated sites such as superfunds and brownfields. Only 20 out of the state’s 54 superfund sites are now clean and usable land. According to a report by the FHCCI, half of the brownfield sites are within two miles or less of public housing funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. https://lnkd.in/gZe3nQ3r

The recent fires in areas like Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, Malibu, and other nearby communities have brought unimaginable challenges to so many. My heart goes out to everyone who has been impacted. During this difficult time, I want to offer my support and services to help you navigate the recovery process. For those who may not have internet access or are struggling to locate their property records, I am offering to help look up and retrieve your records free of charge. ***How I Can Help*** -Locating and retrieving property records needed for rebuilding applications (Building/Planning). -Guiding you through the application process for temporary housing or “like-for-like” rebuilds. -Understanding city & county requirements for clearing debris and beginning the rebuilding process (Residential/Commercial). If you or someone you know has been affected, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to help lighten the burden and guide whoever needs the help to get through the necessary steps to rebuild and recover. ****What You Need to Know About Rebuilding**** Governor Newsom has issued Executive Order N-4-25, suspending certain environmental regulations under CEQA to expedite recovery efforts. ***Homes near coastal zones affected by the 2025 Palisades Fire are now exempt from requiring a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) under this executive order, provided: -The structure is for the same use. -It is located in substantially the same location (building pad) on the property. -The footprint and height do not exceed the previous structure by more than 10%. -It conforms to current local building requirements. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is also working to eliminate red tape to make rebuilding as seamless as possible. State and local officials have declared emergencies to further expedite recovery and rebuilding efforts. 💬 Please share this post with anyone who might need support in Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena, Malibu, or any other affected areas. #FireRecoverySupport #EatonFire #MalibuFire #Altadena #PacificPalisades #Pasadena #landuse #CommunitySupport #Losangeles #RebuildingTogether #permits

Thanks Martin Muoto for these personal and professional, profound thoughts. May you, your family and all who lost homes and more recover quickly and fully. Your points about the workforce are crucial and bear highlighting. We have to focus on the army we need to rebuild and keep building LA, especially because LA is already in a severe housing shortage priot to the fires: It is evident that the demand for labor, skills, and materials in the reconstruction efforts will pose challenges for affordable and workforce housing, given the substantial number of families, including over 3,000 households in the Palisades, Altadena, and other LA regions, striving to rebuild. #LAstrong #Infrastructure

The City of Boston and the MBTA will recieve 13 million dollars in funding to protect infrastructure against climate change. Here’s what you need to know: - The MBTA will use its funds to protect the Blue Line, much of which is under sea level. The Aquarium station flooded in 2018 during a winter storm, causing 3.5 million dollars worth of damage.  - Furthermore, the City of Boston will use its funds to protect waterfront neighborhoods and area within East Boston and South Boston.  - Projects will focus on the Lewis Street and Carlton Wharf areas, as well as Moakley Park. There are also plans to raise sections of the Harborwalk to protect the Blue Line and residential areas from flooding. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ezru6H6f

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