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BPC Briefing Series

Implementing Resilience

BPC’s Implementing Resilience briefing series focuses on advancing sea level rise adaptation from planning to implementation.

The series brings together regional leaders to explore key topics, including the Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan (RSAP), lessons from other coastal regions, and strategies for funding and financing resilience projects.

Through these discussions, the series aims to support coordination, share practical approaches, and help move adaptation efforts forward across the Bay Area.

Upcoming Engagements

Continue the Conversation

Additional Implementing Resilience briefings will be announced as future programs are confirmed.

Looking Ahead

Future Briefings

BPC will continue the Implementing Resilience series with future conversations focused on the policies, partnerships, funding approaches, and implementation strategies shaping resilience efforts throughout the Bay Area.

New engagements will be posted on this page as they are confirmed. Check back for updates, or sign up for series announcements to be notified when registration opens for the next briefing.

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Previous Engagements

Implementing Resilience Series

Explore previous discussions in the Implementing Resilience briefing series and the perspectives shared by regional, state, and national resilience leaders.

Past Session Session 4

September 11
12:00pm – 1:30pm

Transportation Resilience Through Collaboration

The fourth installment of BPC’s Implementing Resilience briefing series explored how agencies are coordinating across jurisdictions to advance resilient transportation infrastructure.

Featuring perspectives from Caltrans, Capitol Corridor, and local government, the discussion examined implementation challenges, lessons learned, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration in planning and delivering transportation resilience projects.

The session highlighted the role of coordination across agencies and jurisdictions as the Bay Area works to strengthen transportation systems and prepare critical infrastructure for future climate impacts.

Format Hybrid
Location Jacobs, Four Embarcadero, San Francisco
Virtual Zoom
Past Session Session 3

April 29
12:30pm – 2:00pm

Funding and Financing Climate Adaptation

The third briefing in BPC’s Implementing Resilience series focused on funding and financing strategies for climate adaptation projects, exploring how cities, counties, special districts, and the private sector can pay for resilience efforts.

The program featured perspectives across all levels of government:

  • Brian Strong (City and County of San Francisco) provided a local perspective on how cities and counties are approaching funding and financing for resilience projects.
  • Jessica Davenport (State Coastal Conservancy) discussed state funding and how programs are leveraging Proposition 4 dollars to advance resilience projects.
  • Kathleen Schaefer (former FEMA) shared insights on federal funding opportunities and the role of insurance and FEMA programs in supporting both pre- and post-disaster investments.

The discussion highlighted funding and financing challenges facing resilience projects and provided attendees with insights into local, state, and federal tools that can help support climate adaptation efforts across the Bay Area.

Format Hybrid
Location Marsh Risk Insurance, Four Embarcadero, San Francisco
Virtual Zoom
Past Session Session 2

February 3
12:00pm – 1:30pm

Addressing Sea Level Rise: Regional Examples

The second briefing in the Implementing Resilience series focused on how different regions across the U.S. are responding to sea level rise.

Andy Sternad and Rami Diaz of Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Studio, shared examples from New Orleans and Charleston, highlighting how each region is approaching adaptation and resilience. Edgar Westerhof of Arcadis also joined the discussion, providing additional insights on regional strategies for addressing sea level rise and strengthening coastal resilience.

The session provided attendees with a broader perspective on how communities in other parts of the country are planning for and responding to sea level rise, while offering examples that can help inform resilience efforts in the Bay Area.

Format Hybrid
Location Consulate General of The Netherlands
Virtual Zoom
Past Session Session 1

December 16
12:00pm – 1:30pm

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 discussion focused on stakeholder roles, anticipated implementation pathways, and near-term opportunities to stay involved as RSAP moves forward.

Format Hybrid
Location Moffatt & Nichol, Walnut Creek
Virtual Online
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