First best practice added since program inception offers
a new lens to complement sustainability.
How does Best Practice 29 address resilience?
1. Public health & safety
2. Integration with planning/
policy/operations/budgets
3. Social connectedness &
economic prosperity for
all residents
4. Private sector investment
to reduce risk
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5. Protection of public
buildings & infrastructure
6. Urban heat island reduction
7. Protection of water supply
and wastewater facilities
8. Local energy resilience
BP29.2: Integrate climate resilience into city
or tribal planning, policy, operations and
budgeting processes:
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1 Star-level: Existing Conditions
• Assess strategic climate vulnerabilities
• Identify important assets
• Identify key adaptation/resilience opportunities
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2 Star-level: Desired Conditions
• Incorporate adaptation/resilience strategies into
city’s comprehensive plan (long-term vision or
adaptation plan for B & C cities)
• Proactive outreach to stakeholders
• Meaningful engagement of underrepresented and
vulnerable populations
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3 Star-level: Implementation
• Integrate adaptation/resilience strategies into
ordinances, operations, Capital Improvement Plans
• Examples: strong land use or stormwater regulations
• Protect and create resilient community assets
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Laura Millberg, MBA, LEED AP BD+C
Principal Planner, Sustainability + Climate Resilience
Community & Business Assistance Program
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
520 Lafayette Road North | St Paul, MN 55155-4194
Direct: 651-757-2568 | Main office: 651-296-6300
Toll free: 1-800-657-3864
[email protected]
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/quick-links/community-resilience
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