2040 Comprehensive Plan: Envision Shakopee

Explore a comprehensive strategy for climate change mitigation » » Develop a citywide climate action plan to establish clear, realistic greenhouse reduction goals and strategies

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4 DEVELOP COMMUNITY SYSTEMS

» » Develop water management policies to ensure an adequate water supply during periods of severe drought

» » Develop a flood preparedness strategy to address more frequent and severe flooding Develop strategies and policies to ensure an organized approach to disaster recovery » » Facilitate regular training for first responders to severe weather events » » Develop a municipal disaster response plan » » Facilitate public education to promote general awareness of city’s disaster response plan » » Develop municipal response plan to address extreme heat and localized flooding events. » » Incorporate strategies to stop the spread of possible infectious diseases Ensure site development standards and policies are updated to reflect best practices for sustainable development » » Consider requiring stormwater infrastructure than can handle more severe weather events » » Encourage siting of buildings to enable passive heating and cooling » » Explore Livable Communities Act funding for brownfield remediation

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AND POLICIES FOR HAZARD PREVENTION AND MITIGATION

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Goals &

Strategies

ENVISION SHAKOPEE | SECTION V: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

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