ULI Philadelphia is recruiting 8-10 members to serve on a two-day Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) that will provide Riverfront North Partnership strategies for the redevelopment of the Frankford Boat Launch (FBL) in Bridesburg, Philadelphia, PA that focuses on resilient and green infrastructure, improving access to the waterfront, and working with a growing, diverse community of neighbors and visitors.
Questions for expert panel:
- What is the current vulnerability and risks of climate change to public access?
- Are there specific design recommendations for green infrastructure and, if so, what are maintenance considerations that we should consider?
- Given the site’s history of industrial contamination, what are the limitations on the development of green infrastructure?
- Given the active recreation on site, what are recommendations for balancing these activities with green infrastructure?
- Are there examples of - or suggestions for - educational outreach regarding climate resiliency that could be integrated into the Master Plan engagement?
Professional expertise needed from panelist:
- Engineers
- Landscape Architects
- Parks and Recreation Planners
- Environmental Planners
- Green Infrastructure/Maintenance
- Floodplain planning and management
- Sustainable design and construction
- Community Driven Design/ Engagement, including working with multicultural communities, newly arrived immigrants and refugees, and English as second language/non-English speaking community members
Panelist expectations:
- Be available for two full days on July 19 – 20, 2023
- Review extensive briefing materials prior to convening
- Join briefing call one to two weeks prior to convening
- Actively participate in stakeholder interviews, recommendation generation, and findings presentation
- Adhere to ULI Conflict of Interest policy and Code of Ethics
Important dates:
- Panelist Application Deadline: May 26, 2023
- TAP Dates: July 19 – 20, 2023
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