DESIGNING FOR URBAN COASTAL RESILIENCY Margaret Hopkins, P.E.
Key Topics
Challenges and constraints facing urban resiliency infrastructure
Iterative, inclusive design approach with stakeholders
Integrated design solutions for urban environments
Best practices and lessons learned
EAST SIDE COASTAL RESILIECY
PROJECT ORIGINS
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October 2012-Sandy’s Path
Landfall at Brigantine, NJ October 29, 7:30 PM Tropical Storm force winds extending over 1,000 miles
October 29, 5:30 PM Post Tropical Cyclone
October 26, Bahamas Cat-1 Hurricane
October 25, Cuba
Cat-2 Hurricane October 24, Jamaica
Cat-1 Hurricane
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(Im)perfect Timing
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Storm Impacts
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OCTOBER 29, 2013
RBD to BIG U to ESCR
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Project Location
TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS
& DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
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Technical & Site Constraints
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Technical & Site Constraints
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Technical & Site Constraints
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Technical & Site Constraints
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Technical & Site Constraints
INCLUSIVE DESIGN APPROACH
Design Concept
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Iterative Design Process
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Community Input Sessions
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Community Feedback
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Conceptual Design Study
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Community Reporting Sessions
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
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Flood Protection Components
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Design Elevation
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Interior Drainage
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Park & Access Strategy
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Southern Tie-Back
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East River Park
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FDR Drive Crossing
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Stuyvesant Cove Park
BEST PRACTICES
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BEST PRACTICES – DESIGNING FOR UNCERTAINTY & ADAPTABILITY
Resilient, Maintainable, Adaptable
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BEST PRACTICES – COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO DESIGN
Floodwall Design Progression
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BEST PRACTICES – COALITION BUILDING
Lines to be Relocated
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BEST PRACTICES – COALITION BUILDING
Utility Proposal
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BEST PRACTICES – COALITION BUILDING
Design Synthesis
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BEST PRACTICES – COALITION BUILDING
Integrated Solution
DESIGNING FOR URBAN COASTAL RESILIENCY Margaret Hopkins, P.E.