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URL:http://www.russianmix.com/events/viewevent/5111-zoning-for-flood-resilience-southern-brooklyn-workshop/ 
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SUMMARY:Zoning for Flood Resilience: Southern Brooklyn Workshop
DESCRIPTION:presentation, followed by a workshop to help shape a future change to special zoning rules that govern development in the floodplain. They will also be able to meet with representatives from NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA), the Mayor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency (ORR), and NYC Housing Recovery Office/Build it Back. 
 
Workshop Goals:

Find out how zoning can make promote floodproofing strategies and make neighborhoods more resilient to flooding;
Meet with agency representatives to learn about about flood insurance, flood risk, coastal protection strategies, resiliency investments at NYCHA campuses, and emergency preparedness;
Provide feedback on how zoning can help achieve building-scale resiliency and help establish urban design priorities for Southern Brooklyn and other coastal neighborhoods.

 
Interpretation available in Russian, Cantonese, and Spanish.
 
FAQs:
Where can I learn more about zoning for flood resilience?
Visit www.nyc.gov/resilientneighborhoods
 
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Email us at ResilientNeighborhoods@planning.nyc.gov
LOCATION:Coney Island YMCA, 2980 West 29th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11224
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