NYCHA’s Sandy Work Spotlighted in Resiliency Forum

Joy Sinderbrand, Vice President of NYCHA’s Recovery and Resilience Department, recently spoke about NYCHA’s Sandy recovery work as part of the Silman Resiliency Forum, held virtually on October 13. 

Ms. Sinderbrand participated in a session on “Setting the Stage – The NYC Waterfront,” which featured expert speakers discussing current resiliency work on the New York City waterfront, how the present work is preparing the waterfront for climate change, and whether or not New York City is as prepared as it should be for future climate changes. Her presentation focused on the lessons learned from the almost $2 billion NYCHA has invested in the developments most severely impacted by the 2012 storm.  

NYCHA’s Recovery and Resilience Department oversees the Authority’s $3.2 billion Superstorm Sandy work to repair and protect developments for the future, including building reinforcements, storm surge protection, and infrastructure upgrades to help provide current and future residents the resilient, safe homes they need. The department is also shaping future policy and design around protecting residents from the impacts of all types of climate change, including extreme heat, extreme cold, and heavy rainfall.  

Silman is a leading structural engineer firm that handles preservation and new building projects. It is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Boston, Washington, D.C., and Ann Arbor, Michigan.