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Closing remarks on NYC's green infrastructure program
2:18:48
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Council Member Gennaro concludes the hearing with remarks on the evolution and importance of New York City's green infrastructure program.
- Acknowledges that NYC has the best green infrastructure program in the country
- References the comprehensive stormwater management plan from 2008, which focused on CSOs
- Notes that current focus has shifted more towards flooding issues
- Emphasizes the need for continual adaptation of stormwater management plans in response to climate change
- Expresses gratitude to DEP and Parks for their participation and ongoing efforts to improve the city's environment and parks
James F. Gennaro
2:18:48
There you have it.
2:18:49
And so the council of the committee had the last word.
2:18:51
Actually, you had the last word.
2:18:54
I'm really grateful to, you know, to have you come here and talk about how we have the best green infrastructure program in the country.
2:19:08
And and a lot of this stuff came out of the comprehensive stormwater management plan that the council and I did, I think, in 02/2008 where we really could when c oh, that like that was really done for CSOs.
2:19:20
That was, like, the big thing.
2:19:21
Now, like, the new one is more about flooding.
2:19:24
But, you know, as time goes on, we have to have new and different and better, you know, stormwater management plans in place as mother nature and climate change, you know, take us take us down this road.
2:19:38
And so this concludes, the questioning.
2:19:40
We're grateful to DEP and Parks for being here.
2:19:44
Always, you know, great to engage with you and do great things for, you know, the city's environment and the city's parks on behalf of the people that we serve.