Sea Level Rise Planning for Back Cove Portland

Date:

February 24, 2012

Time:

8:00am

Sea Level Rise Planning for Back Cove Portland

A community discussion about simulation results and options going forward

February 24, 2012

8 AM – Noon

Cost: Free

Location: Room 102, Wishcamper Center,

Muskie School, USM,

34 Bedford Street, Portland ME

Sea level rise adaptation planning is underway in Portland. PSA is partnering with the New England Environmental Finance Center (EFC) at the Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine to host a public discussion about results from a simulation modeling effort in support of this process. The EFC will present results from a recent study using their COAST tool (COastal Adaptation to Sea level rise Tool), which helps communities evaluate costs and benefits of adaptation actions municipalities might undertake in response to threats of sea level rise and storm surge over the next century. The study evaluated potential lost real estate values in the Back Cove portion of Portland, under different sea level rise, storm surge, and adaptation scenarios. Through 3D visualizations, tallies of expected damages, and a presentation describing these results, the EFC is encouraging interested stakeholders in Portland to become involved in a larger, upcoming adaptation planning process for the City. Breakout discussions at this meeting will provide opportunities for input about adaptation actions the City might undertake, and help frame the planning process going forward.

There is no charge for the event but preregistration is requested. For more information or to register, please contact Sadie Lloyd: sadie.lloyd@maine.edu

View the event flyer: Bayside_Flyer

Parking: The Muskie School is located in the four story gray Wishcamper Center, which is the second building on the left at 34 Bedford Street. The next building is a parking garage. You may access the parking garage by taking the 2nd left (immediately after the overhead skywalk) on Bedford Street. Parking in the garage is free.