Successfully Communicating Stormwater Management with the Public
The City of Virginia Beach has worked hard to develop partnerships with our residents regarding storm drainage issues. This presentation will cover some of the successful strategies for communicating with the public after flooding events and during design of projects. These strategies include: reviewing the history of drainage for the neighborhood; capturing public concerns, input and ideas; create an understanding of the process; study the problem and show the public the outcomes; successful types of take aways; developing a program for the project; and being accessible.
Author Bio
Michael W. Mundy, PE – Mike is a Stormwater Program Manager in the Stormwater Engineering Center Section of the City of Virginia Beach Public Works. He has worked 14 years in the private sector and 19 years in the public sector. He is a graduate of NC State University. Mike has helped VB Public Works manage multiple stormwater engineering improvement programs and currently is Program Manager over the Windsor Woods - Princess Anne Plaza – The Lakes Drainage Improvement program (approximate program value of $250M).
