The program supports a collaborative community planning approach to evaluate the relevance and effectiveness of existing community policies and to identify goals, motivations, and barriers for hazard mitigation planning, focusing on water resources, flooding, and green infrastructure. The program includes:
- Discussions of local community resiliency;
- Reviewing existing plans and ordinances to identify opportunities and barriers for updates;
- Investigating costs, benefits, and target areas for implementing green infrastructure; and
- Identifying potential strategies and next steps for planning