San Francisco Waterfront Resilience Program outlines seven adaptation strategies for climate risks
November 10, 2022 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco Planning Department presented an overview of the Waterfront Resilience Program during a recent government meeting, focusing on strategies to address climate change and sea level rise. The program aims to develop adaptation strategies for the city’s waterfront, which is increasingly threatened by coastal flooding and seismic risks.
Lily Langlois from the Planning Department highlighted the collaborative efforts with various agencies, including the Port of San Francisco and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to create a comprehensive approach to waterfront resilience. The program builds on previous adaptation plans, such as the Islais Creek area-wide adaptation plan initiated in 2019.
Adam Barrett, representing the Port, outlined seven draft adaptation strategies developed through extensive community engagement over the past five years. These strategies aim to protect both public and private lands along the waterfront while ensuring equitable access and environmental justice. The strategies range from no action to various structural and non-structural measures, including flood-proofing buildings and constructing coastal defenses.
The proposed strategies are designed for two planning horizons: a mid-term adaptation by 2040 and a long-term plan by 2090. Each strategy considers different levels of sea level rise, with some designed to adapt to as much as 7 feet of rise by 2090. The community has expressed a strong desire for solutions that prioritize life safety and emergency response, while also being open to innovative approaches.
Public outreach efforts are ongoing, with workshops and open houses planned to gather feedback on the proposed strategies. The goal is to refine these strategies into a preferred draft Waterfront Adaptation Plan by next summer. The meeting underscored the city’s commitment to proactive measures in the face of climate change, aiming to create a resilient and vibrant waterfront for future generations.
Lily Langlois from the Planning Department highlighted the collaborative efforts with various agencies, including the Port of San Francisco and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to create a comprehensive approach to waterfront resilience. The program builds on previous adaptation plans, such as the Islais Creek area-wide adaptation plan initiated in 2019.
Adam Barrett, representing the Port, outlined seven draft adaptation strategies developed through extensive community engagement over the past five years. These strategies aim to protect both public and private lands along the waterfront while ensuring equitable access and environmental justice. The strategies range from no action to various structural and non-structural measures, including flood-proofing buildings and constructing coastal defenses.
The proposed strategies are designed for two planning horizons: a mid-term adaptation by 2040 and a long-term plan by 2090. Each strategy considers different levels of sea level rise, with some designed to adapt to as much as 7 feet of rise by 2090. The community has expressed a strong desire for solutions that prioritize life safety and emergency response, while also being open to innovative approaches.
Public outreach efforts are ongoing, with workshops and open houses planned to gather feedback on the proposed strategies. The goal is to refine these strategies into a preferred draft Waterfront Adaptation Plan by next summer. The meeting underscored the city’s commitment to proactive measures in the face of climate change, aiming to create a resilient and vibrant waterfront for future generations.
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