PROCESS

A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS GROUNDED IN SOUND SCIENCE 

The process to develop Resilient Jacksonville aimed to be rigorous in applying the best available scientific data and methods to guide decision making; inclusive and collaborative in consulting the knowledge and perspectives of a wide range of local experts, organizations, and residents; and equitable in addressing the disproportionate risks and vulnerabilities faced by marginalized and frontline communities. The 18-month planning process to develop the Strategy included the following six phases.  

Resilient Jacksonville was developed collaboratively in consultation with hundreds of stakeholders, residents, and subject matter experts throughout the 18-month planning process. The actions included in Resilient Jacksonville emerged out of a series of workshops, public meetings and events, surveys, and discussions.  

The primary stakeholder engagement activities that guided this process are included in the timeline below. This timeline is not exhaustive and does not include, for example, many small group or one-on-one conversations and the direct input, revisions, and feedback that advanced the actions in this Strategy. Getting to this point was a group effort, and making these actions a reality will require  continued collaboration through implementation. 

CURRENT CITY EFFORTS TO DATE


BUILDING ON EXISTING EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN JACKSONVILLE’S RESILIENCE

The work to develop a comprehensive resilience strategy for Jacksonville builds on many recent efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Matthew and Irma. These efforts have improved our data and understanding of the current and future risks Jacksonville may face and supported the initial development of policies, plans, and projects across City departments that help us prepare for and adapt to these risks. 

Resilient Jacksonville brings these and other existing and ongoing efforts under a comprehensive program so that we can prioritize investments based on sound science and our community’s goals for the future.