Overview

To help our members and the broader region understand the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission’s Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP), Bay Planning Coalition launched a briefing series focused on the plan’s implementation process, requirements, and goals. The series is designed to support public agencies, industry partners, and community stakeholders as they navigate emerging RSAP pathways, identify opportunities to engage, and prepare for the region’s long-term adaptation needs.

Session 2

Addressing Sea Level Rise: Regional Examples

The second briefing in our Implementing Resilience series will focus on how different regions across the U.S. are responding to sea level rise. This hybrid session will be hosted both in person at the Consulate General of The Netherlands and online on February 3rd from 12:00–1:30 PM.

The briefing will feature three speakers offering regional perspectives on how communities are responding to sea level rise. Andy Sternad and Rami Diaz of Waggonner & Ball (a Moffatt & Nichol Studio) will share examples from New Orleans and Charleston, highlighting how each region is approaching adaptation and resilience. Edgar Westerhof of Arcadis will also join the discussion, providing additional insights on regional strategies for addressing sea level rise and strengthening coastal resilience.

In-person attendance is limited, with spots reserved first for BPC members.

Session 1

Your Role in RSAP: Engaging as a Shoreline Stakeholder

The inaugural briefing in the Implementing Resilience series was held in a hybrid format at Moffatt & Nichol’s Walnut Creek office and online. Representatives from BCDC and Civic Edge Consulting provided an overview of RSAP development and shared guidance on how shoreline stakeholders can engage in upcoming phases of the plan.

The session took place on December 16 from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, with participation both in person and via Zoom. The discussion focused on stakeholder roles, anticipated implementation pathways, and near-term opportunities to stay involved as RSAP moves forward.

Get Involved

Future briefings in the Implementing Resilience series will continue to explore key aspects of RSAP implementation, including financing and funding strategies, national examples of adaptation, implementation of nature-based shoreline solutions, and additional topics identified by our members.

Upcoming sessions will be posted on this webpage, and announcements will be shared through Bay Planning Coalition’s distribution list. To ensure you receive future announcements and registration details, please complete the sign-up form below.