South Beach Climate Resilience Plan – DNLTC

Green DOT Transportation Solutions partnered with GHD to lead community engagement and public input analysis for the South Beach Climate Resilience Plan. Our team designed and managed a robust outreach and data collection program to identify flooding, debris, and safety concerns along Highway 101 and Anchor Way, critical transportation links threatened by sea level rise and winter storms.

Key tasks included development of a project webpage, upgrades to DNLTC’s interactive community input tool (adding comment categorization, sorting, and automated reporting features), and deployment of a multi-pronged outreach campaign. Green DOT coordinated 16–30 social media announcements, flyers, and targeted outreach through partner agencies, ensuring strong participation from Crescent City residents and stakeholders. Engagement highlights included a booth at the Del Norte Economic Summit, two public workshops in November and December 2024, and a final online workshop in May 2025.

Through the online survey and interactive map, we collected and analyzed 121 survey responses and 70+ geolocated comments, transcribing paper surveys and coding open-ended input for key themes. Data analysis revealed that over 80% of respondents have experienced travel interruptions in the South Beach area, with flooding, roadway debris, and summer congestion topping the list of concerns. Our deliverables included a comprehensive Public Comment Matrix, geospatially linked comment database, automated charts and graphics, and a final outreach summary report.

This work provided DNLTC with actionable insights that shaped plan recommendations such as drainage upgrades, intersection improvements, multimodal facilities, and measures to preserve South Beach’s scenic and recreational value. This will ensure the final plan reflects the community’s priorities and strengthens corridor resilience for years to come.