CITYWIDE CLIMATE RESILIENCE PLAN

The City of Bridgeport is seeking a consultant to develop a citywide Climate Resilience Plan, which will serve as a roadmap for preparing the city and its residents for current and future climate challenges. The plan will take a neighborhood-focused approach, addressing four key categories of vulnerability: infrastructure, social, environmental, and economic. The consultant will be required to undertake tasks such as data analysis, community engagement, and plan compilation. The plan will prioritize nature-based solutions and include actionable items, as well as an assessment of available funding opportunities. Key aspects of the job include: • Data analysis and projections to determine hazards and vulnerabilities • Community engagement and outreach to discuss the plan's development • Development of a prioritized list of strategies, actions, and projects to address vulnerabilities • Creation of an adequate emergency response strategy • Assessment of available funding opportunities and identification of funding gaps