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In 2021 and 2022, I had the privilege of working on a project called Path to Resilience that was funded by the National League of Cities and Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership (PREP). This multi-faceted project was the brainchild of the NH Coastal Adaptation Workgroup (CAW). It was designed to help CAW and CAW partners distill best practices for resilience planning and learn about the planning needs in communities in the upper coastal watershed. Along with project partne

In collaboration with the New Hampshire Coastal Program, I hosted the Hampton Beach Area Commission (HBAC)'s Resiliency Symposium in early 2021. The event had great turnout and - by measurement of high quality presentations, opportunities for learning, and the Q&A discussion - I would say was quite successful. I'll admit that when I started this project, I thought I was supporting the preparation of a grant application for a master plan. In reality, the project was an exercis

Like others, the pandemic changed the standard course of business for me. For me and many others, virtual meetings were a key adaptation strategy. Even though I tire of virtual meetings, as someone in the business of resiliency planning, there is something satisfying about finding ways to continue business in new and different ways when presented with a external challenge like a pandemic. The parallel between the subject of a lot my work (climate resilience) and the current p

The finish line of the Kennebunkport Comprehensive Plan update is nearing. After a COVID-19 setback, we were able to continue meeting remotely and hosting a combination of in person and remove outreach events, including a workshop under a tent at Nonantum Resort (pictured below). The Town's Growth Planning Committee is reviewing a draft list of goals, policies, and strategies. These elements, along with a set of planning topic chapters, vision statement, regional coordination