Rethinking Resilience on the New River
Client
Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority
Completion Date
2022
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
HIGHLIGHTS
Waterfront Resilience Along New River
Downtown Urban Code
Services
Climate Risk & Hazard Assessment
Vulnerability Assessment
Industry
Public Parks
& Civic Spaces
Project Overview
Rethinking Resilience on the New River
In coordination with the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Brizaga performed a resiliency analysis and a benefit-cost analysis of the conceptual design of Huizenga Park, located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale along the New River. The project consisted of the initial resiliency recommendations pertaining to flooding, extreme heat, and extreme wind, as well as an economic analysis of various resiliency measures. Brizaga facilitated an expert roundtable with various stakeholders and industry experts to review the preliminary findings and garner feedback. A return-on-investment analysis was conducted to understand the value of specific flood protection measures, namely freeboard and dry floodproofing, and to what extent they should be implemented. Brizaga’s findings were summarized in a public-facing, graphically designed white paper.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Initial resilience recommendations.
- Expert roundtable.
- Benefit-cost analysis.
- Identification of potential funding sources.
- Graphically designed white paper.
OUR ROLE
During the project, the Brizaga team provided initial recommendations based on specific design criteria informed by flooding, wind, and heat threats. Assessed expansion and partnership opportunities for the park in conjunction with stormwater improvements. Developed fragility curves and performed a return-on-investment analysis of freeboard and dry floodproofing based on annual expected losses with sea level rise. Facilitated an expert roundtable with resilience experts, landscape architects, stormwater engineers, coastal engineers, and key stakeholders. Detailed findings in a graphically designed white paper.
PROJECT GALLERY
