Public Discussion: Buyout Best Practices in the Wake of Harvey

Please join the Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium for a public discussion of

Buyout Best Practices in the Wake of Harvey

Harris County has long had a program to buyout flood-prone homes and structures, ensuring people and structures are out of harm’s way and, further, that recurring costs do not befall the homeowner or the community. But, there is a broader opportunity for buyouts to be a part of a comprehensive multi-purpose strategy for assuring more resilient and livable neighborhoods, through coordination with flood control infrastructure, parks, and housing.

The Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium is bringing together leading experts on the topic of buyouts from across the country to share best practices and knowledge in order to inform and help guide local decision-makers during the region’s recovery from Harvey.

You are invited to join the Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium for the discussion on buyout best practices that will include:

• How to work with (and around) federal requirements
• How to coordinate with different agencies
• How to utilize buyouts as part of an overall neighborhood strategy
• How to address housing issues
• How to build community support

Space is limited so registration is required.

Agenda and Panelists include

Introduction – Christof Spieler, project manager, Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium; vice president, Huitt-Zollars

Moderator – Kyle Shelton, program manager and fellow, Kinder Institute for Urban Research

Expert Panel

• Dave Canaan, Mecklenburg County
• Gavin Smith, UNC-Chapel Hill
• Rachel Wider, New York State Homes and Community Renewal
• Tom Chapman, Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
• Molly O’Toole, Molly O’Toole and Associates, LTD

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