Albany County Climate Resiliency Plan

The County Executive's Office is developing a Climate Resiliency Plan for Albany County to address risks and vulnerabilities associated with an increase in frequency and severity of storm events, sea level rise, flooding, and other climate-related hazards.

Two of the biggest climate-related hazards the County is expected to face in the future are heat stress [e.g., extreme heat waves in the summer] & an increase in the frequency and severity of flooding. Thank you for taking the time to fill out this brief survey!

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* 1. Describe your vision for the future of Albany County:

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* 2. What projects should the County implement to increase its resilience to heat stress? Please select up to two choices.

Street trees [to provide more shade]

Community cooling centers

More community parks [that provide access to splash pads, drinking fountains, shade]

Grants [e.g., to enable property owners & tenants to purchase heat pumps]

If you selected 'community cooling centers,' please specify a preferred location(s):

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* 3. What projects should the County implement to increase its resilience to the frequency and severity of flooding? Please select up to two choices.

Ecological restoration [e.g., habitat restoration, riparian edge restoration]

Open space preservation [in flood prone areas]

Green streets / green infrastructure [e.g., stormwater basins, permeable paving, green roofs]

Hardening of critical infrastructure [e.g., water treatment plants, ports]

Relocation/redesign of critical infrastructure [e.g., roads, health/social services]

Education & awareness [increased understanding of flood hazards for residents & businesses]

Demonstration projects [e.g., how to mitigate flooding]

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* 4. What project would you most like to see implemented to help the County adapt to climate change?

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* 5. Are there other items you think the Albany County Climate Resiliency Plan should address?

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