Center for Neighborhood Technology Releases RainReady Plans to Reduce Flooding for Six Calumet Corridor Communities
CNT is releasing six RainReady plans for the Calumet Corridor communities of
"In 2013, CNT's 'The Prevalence and Cost of Urban Flooding' report found that between 2007-2011, a majority of
The Calumet Corridor planning process is funded by
"Many of our suburban municipalities suffer from flooding and stormwater management problems, and we are pleased to assist these communities through our CDBG-DR program," said Cook County President
The Calumet Corridor planning process began in February of 2016 by assessing risks and opportunities in collaboration with partners, community leaders, and municipal staff to map out solutions. "We brainstorm, we have workbooks, we're trying to find out exactly what's going on in the homes," said
The approach works to bring flooding issues out into the community for a collaborative discussion. "RainReady is not coming to us saying this is what we think is best for you. They're coming with the approach of, we want to see how we can work best with you to address your issue," said
To celebrate the release of the plans and honor the agencies and community leaders who have made it a success, CNT and its partners are holding a Calumet Corridor Plan Launch on
For more information about the Calumet Corridor project, please visit www.rainready.org/calumet-corridor
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