This task focuses on helping the Town better understand and prepare for environmental risks and vulnerabilities. Led by Brendle Group, the environmental resiliency review includes identifying current and future hazards (such as flooding, wildfire, and extreme weather events) and assessing how climate change may intensify these risks. The team will conduct a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) using existing data sources like the Routt County Hazard Mitigation Plan, FEMA’s National Risk Index, and other tools. This assessment will also evaluate how these hazards could impact critical infrastructure. A matrix will be developed to score facilities based on risk, exposure, and adaptive capacity, and these scores will be further refined and validated based on on-the-ground insights gleaned through site visits.
Following the assessment, Brendle Group will propose mitigation strategies tailored to the identified vulnerabilities. These may include infrastructure improvements, policy updates, or operational changes. The team will work closely with the Town to review and refine the strategies and then prioritize them based on criteria such as resilience impact, urgency, and feasibility. This process will culminate in a draft Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Report that incorporates Town feedback and finalizes the findings and recommendations to support Hayden’s long-term environmental resilience.
Using this data, the team will develop a mapped model that illustrates the revenue and cost footprint of each parcel in Hayden, enabling the Town to evaluate the return on investment (ROI) for different development types and scenarios. An Excel-based financial impact calculator will be created to allow the Town to assess future projects. Deliverables will include all associated data, maps, and infographics, along with a full methodology and analysis report and guidance on how to update the model variables over time to keep the tool useful and accurate.
