Build Your Flood Resilience Engagement Toolbox: Central Shenandoah PDC Case Study
- Savannah Newbern
- 3 hours ago
- 1 min read
Yesterday, Savannah Newbern and Anna Cherry presented at the 36th Annual Environment Virginia Symposium, sharing their session, Build Your Flood Resilience Engagement Toolbox: Central Shenandoah PDC Case Study.
They focused on how to move beyond “empty chairs” by designing thoughtful engagement strategies that generate meaningful community feedback across in-person and hybrid formats. Their presentation highlighted the Central Shenandoah Planning District Commission’s partnership with Berkley Group to support a regional flood resilience plan through the Virginia DCR Community Flood Preparedness Fund.
Savannah and Anna walked through creative approaches including interactive workshops, virtual meetings, and unique survey distribution methods, along with practical tips for using data visualization to clearly communicate public input to decision-makers.
Thank you to everyone who joined the important conversations around environmental resilience and community engagement.
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