In September, the Alameda Sea Level Rise Planning Fair explored concepts for the development of the Alameda Shoreline Adaptation Plan. The materials for this community event cover the Hazards, Shoreline(PDF, 9MB) Transformations(PDF, 45MB) and Adaptation Concepts,(PDF, 21MB) as well as specific geographic areas: Alameda Point/West End(PDF, 32MB), Northern Waterfront(PDF, 24MB), South Shore(PDF, 23MB), East End(PDF, 21MB) and Bay Farm Island(PDF, 8MB).
What: A long-term sea level rise adaptation plan that details strategies and pathways for shoreline communities to take as the climate and shorelines change over time, as required by state law.
Where: The planning area is a larger sub-region including Oakland and Alameda shorelines, from the Bay Bridge in the north to the Oakland Airport in the south, connecting with the City of San Leandro.
Why: To adapt shoreline communities to rising sea levels and groundwater, and to reduce current and future flooding (2080 and beyond). Adaptation measures also will enhance transportation and bay access, restore habitat with nature-based solutions, and improve air quality.
How: An inclusive community engagement process ensures that all voices are heard to better understand the priorities of community members. Since subregional plans are required by state law, the plan is subject to approval by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC). The initial phase of the plan is funded by the San Francisco Estuary Partnership (SFEP) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF). The final planning phase is funded by the California Ocean Protection Council's SB 1 grant with completion expected in 2028.
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