DESIGNING FOR RESILIENCY

by Tara LaSalla · June 19, 2014

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/19/2014
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location
105 Bruckner Blvd

Address
Bronx
New York, New York, 10454

Website
http://www.urbangreencouncil.org/UGCInteraction?key=SJBT5clmGm8ylMu5_2FqAlBA_3D_3D

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Seminar

In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, City Council passed a number of building resiliency laws, eight of which are currently in effect. With support from the NYC Department of Buildings, Urban Green Council developed this complimentary program to educate building professionals about the new resiliency laws, the resulting code changes, and how they will prepare the city for future extreme weather events.

29/13 Raising and Moving Buildings
82/13 Providing a Flood Manual
83/13 Preventing Sewage Backflow
95/13 Protecting Patient Care Areas
96/13 Survey Data and Flood Maps
99/13 Cable Length and Fuel Oil Storage
109/13 Temporary Flood Shields
111/13 Emergency and Standby Power

As a result, New York City architects and engineers are tasked with learning new code requirements and creating stronger, more resilient buildings. With support from the NYC Department of Buildings, Urban Green Council developed this program to educate building professionals about the laws, the resulting code changes, and how they will prepare the city for future extreme weather events.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is free, but registration is required for building security purposes.

Tara LaSalla

Tara is the owner of Green Me Locally which was established in 2010 with a mission to bring awareness to the surrounding community about local eco-friendly businesses, events and sustainable living. She is also a business profitability consultant and specializes in helping companies lower their environmental impact, do good things for people and the planet and become more profitable at the same time. Tara helps companies create simple, sustainable solutions and become totally green while still increasing their profits. Her core belief is that we only have one planet, so it is our obligation to start making changes for the sake of our health and the health of future generations. Tara is known for creating easy solutions for post-consumer waste and the conservation of natural resources. Her clients are inspired and empowered to lead the way to a healthier tomorrow. Tara currently resides in St. Petersburg, FL where she is an active community leader in the form of environmental and marine conservation and education. Her work with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Tampa Bay Watch and other local organizations continues to inspire those around her to protect our natural resources. She holds true to one of Mahatma Gandhi's most famous principles: "Be the change you want to see in the world."