Stormwater and flood resiliency planning
Summary
Commissioner Eastman asked about a long-term green infrastructure plan — buying land ahead of development for regional stormwater, as flooding worsens. Staff noted work on regional basins and College Park, and members cited Depot Park, the streetscape projects, and Innovation Square as past models of multi-use stormwater investment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Stormwater work is funded by a dedicated enterprise fund set aside for that purpose; land acquisition costs were not quantified.
Flood-prone neighborhoods, particularly older areas like College Park built before stormwater regulations.
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