Resilience and Climate Action
Net Zero Roadmap
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NY and NY
I developed the implementation plan for the Port Authority’s ambitious and industry leading climate action and net zero plan. The initiative focused on developing specific recommendations that integrate sustainability and Scope 1, 2, and 3 emission reductions across the agency’s operations, procedures, and capital budgeting process. The initiative supports the agency’s mission to keep the region moving by air, land, rail, and sea, so that the New York metropolitan region will continue to thrive.
Post-Disaster Economic Recovery Plan
County of San Diego County, CA
I was the project manager and technical lead for the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services’ Post-Disaster Economic Recovery Plan. The plan established the steps and resources needed to execute an effective and inclusive economic recovery continuum before potential disasters occur. The plan outlines actions that prepare the region pre-disaster, bring the economy back to life post-disaster, get employees back to work, and set the San Diego County community on the road to a resilient and sustainable recovery.
Resilient305 Strategy
Greater Miami and The Beaches, FL
I was a subject matter expert and strategy reviewer for the Resilient305 strategy under the 100RC program, pioneered by The Rockefeller Foundation. The strategy brought together key stakeholders and decision makers across Miami, Miami Beach, and Miami-Dade County to set a clear vision for an integrated response to climate change in the Greater Miami and The Beaches area.
Resilient by Design: Bay Area Challenge
San Francisco, CA
I provided resilience and sustainability expertise, technical review, and developed the final submission documents. AECOM participated in the Resilient by Design: Bay Area Challenge as part of the All Bay Collective team, a collaboration among the local community, universities, decision makers and subject matter experts. The challenge sought to develop community-based solutions that strengthen resilience to sea level rise, flooding (including groundwater), storms and earthquakes.
Ramallah Resilience Strategy, 100 Resilient Cities Ramallah, Palestine
I was the key contact and technical expert, working alongside the Chief Resilience Officer of the City of Ramallah, to develop the city’s first Resilience Strategy. I was the lead author and designer of the final strategy. The strategy development required extensive stakeholder identification and engagement, shock and stress identification, a resilience assessment, and development of focus areas and research priorities. The final strategy established key actions to be taken to support a resilient future for Ramallah and its communities.
Rotterdam Resilience Strategy, 100 Resilient Cities Rotterdam, The Netherlands
I was the key contact and technical expert, working alongside the Chief Resilience Officer of the City of Rotterdam, to develop the city resilience strategy as part of the 100RC program. The strategy establishes a clear and concise vision, goal areas and implementable projects, aimed to increase the resilience of the city. I led engagement and coordination between 100RC, the City of Rotterdam and other technical experts, the development of strategy goals and actions, and was the lead author and designer of the final strategy.
Paris Resilience Strategy
Paris, France
I provided technical input, review of the actions and recommendations, document design, and managed the production of the final strategy. The strategy established key risks, priority actions, and brought together stakeholders to support a resilient future for Paris and its communities.