Including the closely related term retrofitting.
… in Chicago; and flood management and retrofitting adaptation solutions in London; cities are planning ahead to build resilience. Aberdeen has seen the impacts of severe weather events. We just need to think back to Storm Frank, when the city experienced intense rainfall and flooding, local businesses were closed, transport was disrupted and people were evacuated from their homes. This framework…
…) will be used to inform planning and decision making in the first implementation phase of Aberdeen Adapts. Supporting growth • Adaptation brings potential opportunities for innovation, research, retrofit and skills development. The market for goods and services in this sector indicates a projected UK growth rate in the region of 7%.7 • Investor confidence is boosted in cities that have protected…
… decisions about how to meet these challenges. The performance of city buildings Climate change will have an impact on the design, construction, management and use of Aberdeen’s buildings and surroundings, challenging building performance. Whether retrofitting existing structures or constructing new ones, city buildings will need to withstand heavy rainfall events, to reduce the risk of flooding…
… and infrastructure retrofit; or to help monitor change and the effectiveness of adaptation actions. A range of funding opportunities have been identified that could be accessed to support adaptation. Where required, Aberdeen Adapts Steering Group will investigate funding routes appropriate for individual actions, such as grants and external funding, collaborative working, national subsidies and support…
… Programme. ► With 32% of city buildings built before 1945, many of Aberdeen’s buildings were designed for a different climate. Where building upgrade and regeneration is taking place, opportunities to retrofit adaptation, over time can help to protect premises. ► Continue to review and strengthen local plans and policies, as we learn more about how the climate will affect city buildings…