Future of the Region Awards Recognize Initiatives across Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) recognized 13 notable initiatives and one individual at its 30th annual…
Regional Resiliency Summit Scheduled for May 9 & 10
The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and its Regional Resiliency Coalition will be hosting the fourth Regional Resiliency…
TBRPC wins million-dollar grant to fund development of Climate Action Plan
Severe weather events and climate-related challenges increase public health concerns, negatively impact the environment, and deteriorate local infrastructure.…
USF to lead $3.2-million grant for system to forecast and mitigate sargassum
News reports earlier this summer predicted that Florida’s beaches would be overwhelmed by a stinky rotten mass of…
Pinellas County’s Focus on Green Infrastructure to Increase Sustainability and Resilience
The Resilient Pinellas Action Plan, released in June, has identified a number of initiatives for the County to…
Low-interest Loans Help Homeowners Prepare for Climate Change
When most people think about resilience in the face of climate change, they’re concerned about how to survive…
Third Annual Resiliency Summit Focuses on Actionable Strategies, Ecosystems
The third annual Tampa Bay Resiliency Leadership Summit, scheduled for May 4 and 5, 2023, at the Hilton…
Model Shoreline Ordinance Plans for Future Protection and Habitat Restoration
Protecting shorelines from rising waters, driven by changing sea levels and tidally influenced flooding, will be both more…
Resilient Ready Initiatives Take Innovative Approach to Sea-Level Rise
Tampa Bay is on the frontline of global sea-level rise, but it’s not just our world-renowned beaches at…
Regional Resilience Cohort Works Toward Local Solutions
How do you solve a problem if you do not know where to start? Many local governments are…