RSF 1 Community Planning and Capacity Building (CPCB) & RSF 4 Housing BRIEFING TO THE LOUISIANA RESTORE TASK FORCE FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017 DR 4263 and DR 4277 Ongoing and Future Recovery Activities
RSF1 Community Planning and Capacity Building (CPCB) ONGOING AND FUTURE ACTIVITIES
RSF1 Community Planning Partners Committee Bi weekly Meetings on Wednesdays at 1:00 2:30 PM Updates on Planning Activities Updates from RSFs and other Partners Identification of Potential Resources Next meeting May 17 th
Louisiana Resilience and Recovery Symposium December 8 th Held December 8, 2016 at LITE Center in Lafayette Provided attendees the opportunity to hear from and dialogue with both peers and subject matter experts. Provided information about regional and state watershed management and other resilience methods Provided more specifics on how the State recovery structure and alignment NDRF and establishing the Restore Task Force Over 26 sponsors supported the event Total of 215 attended, including: 18 different parishes were represented with 55 persons attending 70 persons attended from different state agencies and partners Business professionals from varies for profit organizations and companies
Louisiana Community Resiliency Institute (LCRI) aka the Mayor s Institute Coordination with FEMA, NOAA, SEA Grant, and LSU Resiliency Studio 1 st LCRI was March 15 17/ Alexandria six (6) communities participated and identified projects: Mayor Wendy O Quin Perrette Bogalusa Mayor Roland Smith Campti Mayor Stein Baughman Farmerville Mayor Jamie Mayo Monroe Parish President Rick Nowlin Natchitoches Parish Mayor Dave Norris West Monroe Next LCRI is June 21 23 rd at LSU Cook Center, Baton Rouge: President Miller Tangipahoa Parish Accepted Mayor Theriot City of Maurice Accepted Mayor Tyler Shreveport Accepted Mayor Amrheim Zachary Accepted Mayor Waites Baker Accepted Mayor Arceneaux City of Gonzales Invited Mayor Lambert City of Sorrento Invited Mayor McCreary Town of Livingston Invited
Community Planning Technical Assistance Participated in joint Outreach Meetings and Listening Sessions in heavily impacted communities: Livingston Parish Tangipahoa Parish Denham Springs St. Tammany Parish Ascension Parish Youngsville Maurice Ouachita Parish Caddo and Bossier Parish Direct Community Planning Technical Assistance FEMA Lead Team Assigned to: Denham Springs Tangipahoa Parish Limited Target Technical Assistance and ongoing process Livingston Parish Recovery Project Strategy and GIS & Data support East Baton Rouge Parish Coordination and Targeted Assistance City of Baker Possible Full Recovery Planning Team, EPA Building Blocks and/or NREL Technical Assistance City of Central Data Support and Coordination with ongoing efforts Northern Parishes and Communities ongoing assistance
Additional Coordination Efforts Technical Assistance & Resources EPA Sustainability Integration EPA Building Blocks i.e. Denham Springs Linking Land Use to Water Quality additional layer of support Support of DR 4263 Activities Northern Parishes Mitigation Integration, Support and Data Department of Energy (DOE) NREL National Renewal Energy Laboratory support and technical assistance to planning teams Developing a Resource Funding Guide for communities FEMA IRC and Philanthropic Advisors NCR RSF and the National Park Service coordination with park planning, master plans and technical assistance resources Identifying Cross cutting and Similar Issues in a coordinated efforts with RSFs Drainage issues Housing issues Data, GIS, etc. Funding and Resources Training and Technical Assistance Other Events
Development of the Louisiana Recovery and Resilience Guide Borrows from LED s Stronger Communities and other established best practices planning processes 1st Draft April (under review) 2nd Draft May Roll out Statewide June Training, Education and Support to impacted communities in developing their resiliency plan
Goals/Outcomes of the Recovery Planning Process Build community consensus on a resiliency strategy with related projects Be better prepared to seek funding to implement resilience projects Reduce risk and become less vulnerable in future disasters
EDA Grants Submitted for Regional Recovery Managers Pending Capital Region Planning Commission Acadiana Planning Commission North Delta Regional Planning & Development District Kisatchie Delta Regional Planning & Development District Coordination & Development Corporation
Joint collaboration and partnership RSF1 and RSF 4 Held May 9th One Day Event 7:30AM to 4:30PM, Monroe Civic Center, Monroe, LA Assisted with building Capacity within the State Attendance over 130 participated 17 different Speakers and SMEs presented Format Plenary/General Session and six (6) Small Group Breakouts Over 25 different Sponsors, and coordination with partners Exhibitors and Resource Tables
Housing and Resiliency Symposium Overview The Louisiana Housing and Resiliency Symposium, the second in a statewide series addressing recovery issues as a result of the 2016 floods. The event focused on best practices in providing affordable housing through partnerships with non profits, developers and financial institutions; aid in leaders in decisions to address and create a more resilient and sustainable community. Symposiums provided updates on the state s recovery programs to address the impact of the floods, such as the Housing Rehabilitation Program for homeowners; and several programs designed for renters and landlords to increase the availability of affordable housing units in the state. Opportunities to share and network with community leaders and SMEs In the afternoon, small breakout sessions include the following topics: A. DESIGNING 1ST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM B. HOW TO AUCTION OR DONATE ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES TO ADDRESS BLIGHT AND BUILD HOUSING STOCK C. FILLING THE FINANCIAL GAP THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN RECOVERY D. USING AND APPLYING FOR TAX CREDITS TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING E. CONVERTING BROWNFIELDS INTO HOUSING STOCK F. ZONING CODES AND ORDINANCES FOR AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE HOUSING
Housing RSF4 ACCOMPLISHMENTS, ONGOING AND FUTURE ACTIVITIES
HUD Disaster Recovery Resource Fairs East Baton Rouge Livingston Ascension Shreveport Monroe Tangipahoa Baker New Orleans Disaster Recovery Housing Expo (EBR) Lafayette Fair TBD
Community Needs Assessments Shreveport/Bossier January session to identify community needs April session to prioritize the identified needs Community Roundtables Redevelopment of the Charmingdale Community (Ouachita) Fight the Blight Initiative in City of Monroe
Louisiana Housing Heroes Initiative March 22, 2017 Kickoff Concept Kickoff Implementation Rapid Rehousing Leasing Fair TSA Depopulation efforts National Model replicated from the Celtic Shelter depopulation activity
Engaging Financial Institutions in the Recovery Process Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Listening Sessions Rebuilding After the Disaster (Nov 10, 2016) Disaster Recovery Symposium: Rebuilding Together for Long Term Recovery and Resilience (Banker s Roundtable) (March 31, 2017)
Housing RSF4 s Cross RSF Partnerships & Support Continued Coordination CPCB Economic Health & Human Services Infrastructure Natural & Cultural Resources
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