Adopt policies to support infrastructure adaptation

The risks from climate change and other 21st century threats will further challenge the resiliency of the city’s aging infrastructure for years to come. The City aims to adapt infrastructure systems in the city and across the region to withstand the impacts of climate change, to ensure the continuity of critical services in an emergency, and to recover more quickly from service outages. The City is already implementing a robust portfolio of infrastructure-based recovery and resiliency initiatives as part of a more than $20 billion climate resiliency program—which will reach nearly $30 billion with additional spending by other regional partners. The City also coordinates closely with its partners in the energy, telecommunications, and transportation sectors across the region to facilitate planning for and investment in the resiliency of their assets.

Last update: October 05, 2023