“A Stronger, More Resilient New York” – released only six months after
Hurricane Sandy – is a plan that includes more than 250 initiatives that will
further protect the coastline as well as strengthen the city’s buildings, and
all the vital systems that support the life of the city (energy grid,
transportation systems, parks, telecommunications networks, healthcare system,
and water and food supplies). Building on the foundation laid by PlaNYC, the
Special Initiative for Rebuilding and Resiliency, a special task force convened
by Mayor Bloomberg to draft the plan, worked closely with state and national
agencies, and sought extensive input from elected officials, community groups
and over 1,000 New Yorkers who participated in public workshops. Implementation
is already underway to reinforce coastal protection measures, make the city’s
buildings more resilient to flood and storms, revamp insurance options for home
and business owners, and strengthen the healthcare, telecommunications, power
and other critical infrastructure systems to address future climate risks.
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