Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts
TL;DR
The committee focused on preparing New York City for storms and flooding caused by climate change, including how buildings manage rainwater runoff. They introduced a new plumbing code rule about where roofs drain water and supported funding for the Climate Museum to educate the public about environmental issues.
Key Decisions
- Stormwater Resiliency Oversight Discussed - Committee reviewed city's plans to handle increased flooding and stormwater from climate change
- Building Roof Drainage Code Amendment Introduced - New plumbing code rule proposed to regulate where building roofs drain water to reduce flooding
- Climate Museum Support Passed - Committee approved resolution backing the Climate Museum's mission and growth
Agenda
- T2025-4114 Oversight - Stormwater Resiliency in a Changing Climate.Oversight
- Int 1352-2025 A Local Law to amend the New York city plumbing code, in relation to the drainage location of certain building roofsIntroduction
- Res 0082-2024 Resolution supporting the mission and growth of the Climate MuseumResolution