Resilience has become an umbrella term for the planning and design strategies needed to help communities meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges of the future. Climate change and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events associated with it are the challenges most associated with the concept of resiliency and generally take a prominent position in any resiliency plan. The Resilient Sullivan plan applied a broad array of community concerns typically addressed in a comprehensive plan to address the economic, social, and environmental resilience of the County’s communities.

BFJ Planning assisted MUD Workshop with targeted content for the Resilient Sullivan planning process, including analysis of the existing County-wide roadway and circulation systems, as well as recommendations for more resilient County-wide utilities and infrastructure. Example recommendations include: Conduct a grid capacity evaluation for increasing electricity demand; Support electrification of County facilities; Explore alternatives for solid waste options; Improve telecommunications and internet access; Install a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for the County fleet.