5/31/2018

Envision for Sustainable

Water Infrastructure

Thursday May 31, 2018

1:00 – 2:30 PM ET

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Today’s Moderator

Bruce Husselbee
Director of Engineering

Today’s Speakers
• Evan Bowles
 Overview of Envision
• Christopher Sheppard
 LA County Adoption of Envision
• Erika Jozwiak
 New York City Application of Envision

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Our Next Speaker

Evan Bowles
Sustainability Service Group
Leader

Overview of Envision
Sustainable Infrastructure
Rating System and
Version 3 Updates

Evan Bowles, PE, ENV SP

Sustainability Service Group Leader

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What is Sustainability?
“To pursue sustainability is
to create and maintain the
conditions under which Environment
humans and nature can
exist in productive
harmony to support
present and future
generations.”
- U.S. EPA
Society Economy

Sustainability means
different things to
different people

Sustainability: Global Biocapacity

vs. Development

Source: Global Footprint Network, ISI

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Geographically Driven Infrastructure

Sustainability Concerns

Storm Surge / Extreme Weather Aging Workforce / Energy Efficiency

Sea Level Rise Events “Brain Drain” / Carbon Emission

Economy and Social Equity / Infrastructure Age Water Resource

Population Dynamics Engagement / Reliability Availability

Why was Envision Created?

• Infrastructure is vital to
modern civilization –
need to consider full
life cycle
• Other sustainability
rating systems not
highly applicable to
infrastructure
• Move from siloed to
full-spectrum thinking

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Envision Sustainable
Infrastructure Rating System
Created and
Maintained by:
ISI founded by:

Why is Envision Unique?

• Directly and highly
applicable to civil
infrastructure projects
• Applicable in all project
phases
• Addresses full spectrum
of sustainability
 Social
 Environmental
 Economic
 Resilience
Source: Wikipedia.com

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Envision’s Strategies
 Mitigation  Higher Performance
Hierarchy  Incremental
 Avoidance sustainable
 Minimization achievement
 Abatement  Full project life cycle
 Offsetting  Stakeholder
engagement
 Restoration
 Education and
 Innovation Knowledge Sharing

Envision’s Five Categories

Wellbeing, Community

Collaboration, Planning, Economy

Materials, Energy, Water

Siting, Conservation, Ecology

Emissions, Resilience
Source: ISI

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Category: Quality of Life

Wellbeing
QL1.1 Improve Community Quality of Life
QL1.2 Enhance Public Health and Safety
QL1.3 Improve Construction Safety
QL1.4 Minimize Noise & Vibration
QL1.5 Minimize Light Pollution
QL1.6 Minimize Construction Impacts

Mobility
QL2.1 Improve Community Mobility & Access
QL2.2 Encourage Sustainable Transportation
QL2.3 Improve Access & Wayfinding

Community
QL3.1 Advance Equity & Social Justice
QL3.2 Preserve Historic & Cultural Resources
QL3.3 Enhance Views & Local Character
Source: foresthillsconnection.com
QL3.4 Enhance Public Space & Amenities

Category: Leadership
Collaboration
LD1.1 Provide Effective Leadership & Commitment
LD1.2 Foster Collaboration & Teamwork
LD1.3 Provide for Stakeholder Involvement
LD1.4 Pursue Byproduct Synergies

Planning
LD2.1 Establish a Sustainability Management System
LD2.2 Plan for Sustainable Communities
LD2.3 Plan for Long-Term Monitoring and Maintenance
LD2.4 Plan for End-of-Life

Economy
LD3.1 Stimulate Economic Prosperity & Development
LD3.2 Develop Local Skills & Capabilities
LD3.3 Conduct a Life-Cycle Economic Evaluation

Source: shoreham-port.co.uk

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Category: Resource Allocation

Materials
RA1.1 Support Sustainable Procurement Practices
RA1.2 Use Recycled Materials
RA1.3 Reduce Operational Waste
RA1.4 Reduce Construction Waste
RA1.5 Balance Earthwork On Site

Energy
RA2.1 Reduce Operational Energy Consumption
RA2.2 Reduce Construction Energy Consumption
RA2.3 Use Renewable Energy
RA2.4 Commission & Monitor Energy Systems

Water
RA3.1 Preserve Water Resources
RA3.2 Reduce Operational Water Consumption
RA3.3 Reduce Construction Water Consumption
Source: pcs-instruments.com
RA3.4 Monitor Water Systems

Category: Natural World

Siting
NW1.1 Preserve Sites of High Ecological Value
NW1.2 Provide Wetland & Surface Water Buffers
NW1.3 Preserve Prime Farmland
NW1.4 Preserve Undeveloped Land

Conservation
NW2.1 Reclaim Brownfields
NW2.2 Manage Stormwater
NW2.3 Reduce Pesticide & Fertilizer Impacts
NW2.4 Protect Surface & Groundwater Quality

Ecology
NW3.1 Enhance Functional Habitats
NW3.2 Enhance Wetland & Surface Water Functions
NW3.3 Maintain Floodplain Functions
NW3.4 Control Invasive Species
Source: miriadna.com
NW3.5 Protect Soil Health

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Category: Climate & Resilience

Emissions
CR1.1 Reduce Net Embodied Carbon
CR1.2 Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
CR1.3 Reduce Air Pollutant Emissions

Resilience
CR2.1 Avoid Unsuitable Development
CR2.2 Assess Climate Change Vulnerability
CR2.3 Evaluate Risk & Resilience
CR2.4 Establish Resilience Goals and Strategies
CR2.5 Maximize Resilience
CR2.6 Improve Infrastructure Integration

Source: cedwardpitt.com

Major System Components

• ENV SP Professional
credential
• Guidance manual
• Pre-assessment checklist
• Online scoresheet
• Optional third-party
Verification
• Project certification
Source: ISI

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Infrastructure Sector Applicability

Water Energy Waste Landscape Transportation Information

Treatment Distribution Solid Waste Public Realm Airports Telecom

Distribution Hydroelectric Recycling Parks Roads / Cables

Highways
Storage Coal Hazardous Ecosystem Internet
Waste Services Bikes /
Pedestrians
Stormwater Natural Gas Phones
Collection & Natural Railways
Flood Control Wind Transfer Infrastructure Data Centers
Transit
Nutrient Solar Environmental Sensors
Management Remediation Ports
Biomass
Waterways Source: ISI

Using Envision at all Project Phases

Starting early provides greatest benefit

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Alignment with Other Frameworks

EPA’s “Moving Toward Sustainability:
Sustainable and Effective Practices
for Creating Your Water Utility
Roadmap”
Ten Core Management Areas
1. Utility Business Planning
2. Product Quality and Operational
Optimization
3. Customer Satisfaction and Stakeholder
Understanding & Support
4. Employee & Leadership Development
5. Financial Viability
6. Infrastructure Stability
7. Operational Resiliency
8. Water Resource Adequacy
9. Community Stability
10. Performance Measurement and Continual
Improvement

Alignment with Other Frameworks

WaterEUM’s “Effective Utility
Management: A Primer for Water
and Wastewater Utilities”

Ten Attributes
1. Product Quality
2. Customer Satisfaction
3. Stakeholder Understanding and
Support
4. Financial Viability
5. Operational Optimization
6. Employee and Leadership
Development
7. Enterprise Resiliency
8. Infrastructure Strategy and
Performance
9. Community Sustainability
10.Water Resource Sustainability

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Alignment with Other Frameworks

“Water Resources Utility of the

Future Today” Joint Recognition
Program
Utility of the Future Today Activity Areas
1. Beneficial Biosolids Use
2. Partnering and Engagement
3. Energy Efficiency
4. Energy Generation and Recovery
5. Nutrient Reduction and Materials
Recovery
6. Water Reuse
7. Watershed Stewardship

Benefits of Using Envision

• Sustainability initiatives into action
• Consistent, transparent approach
• Benchmark and track performance
• More robust decision evaluation
• Long term thinking through resiliency and
preparedness principles

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Benefits of Using Envision

• Development of best practices / standards
• Strengthen interdepartmental cooperation
• Increased public confidence and
involvement in decision making
• Use of industry-recognized and vetted
third party framework

What’s new in Envision Version 3?

• Many revised v2 credits
• New v3 credits
 QL1.3 Improve Construction Safety
 QL1.6 Minimize Construction Impacts
 QL3.1 Advance Equity and Social Justice
 LD2.2 Plan for Sustainable Communities
 LD3.3 Conduct a Lifecycle Economic Evaluation
 RA1.4 Reduce Construction Waste
 RA2.2 Reduce Construction Energy Consumption
 RA3.3 Reduce Construction Water Consumption
 CR2.3 Evaluate Risk and Resilience
 CR2.4 Establish Resilience Goals and Strategies
 CR2.5 Maximize Resilience

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What’s new in Envision Version 3?

Item Envision v2 Envision v3
Number of Credits 60 64
Maximum Total
809 1,000
Points
5 Categories 5 Categories
• Quality of Life • Quality of Life
• Leadership • Leadership
Categories
• Resource Allocation • Resource Allocation
• Natural World • Natural World
• Climate and Risk • Climate and Resilience

Envision Award 20% - Bronze 20% - Verified

Levels (based on % 30% - Silver 30% - Silver
of applicable 40% - Gold 40% - Gold
points earned) 50% - Platinum 50% - Platinum

What’s new in Envision Version 3?

v2 Planning Design Construction

Long Term
Operation

Verification
& Award

Pathway Long Term

Planning Design Construction
A Operation

Design Construction
Verification & Verification &
v3 Provisional Award Final Award

Pathway Long Term

Planning Design Construction
B Operation

Verification
& Award

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What’s new in Envision Version 3?

Project Verification Fee
Pathway A: Design + Pathway B: Post-
Project
Project Size Post Construction Construction
Registration Fee
ISI ISI Non- ISI ISI Non-
Member Member Member Member
< $5m $2,000 $12,000 $14,000 $9,000 $11,000

$5m - $25m $2,000 $17,000 $20,000 $14,000 $17,000

$25m - $100m $2,000 $26,000 $30,000 $21,000 $25,000

$100m - $250m $2,000 $33,000 $39,000 $28,000 $34,000

$250m - $500m $2,000 $41,000 $48,000 $35,000 $42,000

$500m - $1,000m $2,000 $48,000 $56,000 $42,000 $50,000

> $1,000m $2,000 Contact ISI for quote

What’s new in Envision Version 3?

ENV SPs That Received Their ENV SPs That Received Their
Item
Credential Before 10/1/2017 Credential After 10/1/2017
Action Required for
Must enroll prior to
Enrollment into Credential Enrolled automatically
10/1/2018
Maintenance Program

Annual Cost for Credential $80/year (paid by 10/1/2018) $80/year (paid by 10/1/2019)
Maintenance Program ($50/year for ISI Members) ($50/year for ISI Members)

7 hours/year 7 hours/year
• 2 hours prescribed by ISI • 2 hours prescribed by ISI
Annual Education • 5 hours users choice (ISI • 5 hours users choice (ISI
Requirements courses or activities and courses or activities and
qualifying content provided qualifying content provided by
by other industry entities) other industry entities)
When Access is Granted for
Envision v3 Overview After $80 payment Immediately
Webinar
One-time 2-hour Online
Envision v3 Overview Viewing is required Viewing is required
Webinar

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Our Next Speaker

Christopher Sheppard
Senior Civil Engineer

County of Los Angeles

Department of Public Works’
Adoption of Envision

Christopher Sheppard, PE, EnvSP

Strategic Planning and Sustainability Office
May 31, 2018

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County of Los Angeles

• 10 + million residents – 25% of

State CA population
• Total Area 4752 sq. miles
• Density 2,427 people / sq mile
• 88 cities
• 140 Unincorporated
Communities

Department of Public Works

Core Service Areas

Water Resources Transportation
Environmental Services Public Buildings
Development Services Emergency
Management

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2017 Public Works Strategic Plan

Invest in Community
Sustainability

Preserve the long-term well-being

and the resiliency of our
communities and the environment by
investing in infrastructure, promoting,
economically sound, socially,
desirable, and environmentally
healthy projects, programs, and
services.

Public Works’ History with ENVISION

• Rating projects since 2011
9%
• Over 100 projects rated
16%

15%
60%

• 60% of projects qualified for an award level

• 70% of qualified projects rated bronze or silver

• 30% of qualified projects rated gold or platinum

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County Adopts ENVISION

August 2016 Board Motion adopted the ENVISION rating
system for all County infrastructure projects

• Expand the use of Envision

• Coordinate with cities and
other agencies
• Continue to participate in ISI

Expanding the use of ENVISION

• Integrate and Enhance

Sustainability
• Incorporated into Project Design
Concept Reports
• Consistent Evaluation
• Programmatic Approach

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Category Project Type Description Notes

Pipe Lines Install various size diameter pipe below grade PCR Process – Uses as-needed
design contract
Pump Stations Construct pump station inc. the building 5 consultants – Uses select list
process
Reservoirs (Water Tanks) Construct steel/concrete reservoir
Reservoir Repairs (Water Repair/upgrade existing reservoir to current AWWA
Significant Tanks) standard
Pressure Reducing Construct pressure reducing regulating station including
Regulating Stations the building
Groundwater well(s) Drill and construct groundwater well approx. 500 to
1500 feet below grade

Analysis of Solar Carport or field Construct a solar carport or field projects to reduce the
Districts’ energy costs and be more sustainable

Public Valve Maintenance Field staff exercise existing below ground valves Programmatic approach. Federal

Works’ Water funding supports local purchasing.

Identify local products

Works Routine leak repairs Field staff and/or emergency contractor doing leak- Programmatic approach.
induced repair work
Projects Routine Reservoir -Recoating the interior of steel tanks is required every Programmatic approach. NSF
Recoating/Painting and 20 years to maintain the expected service life approved products only.
other tank maintenance -Painting the exterior of steel tanks is necessary every
Routine
tasks 10 years to maintain the expected service life Check on material specs for things
- routine visits, condition assessment and minor repairs like paint. Choose the
environmentally sustainable option.
Groundwater well Existing groundwater wells require routine maintenance Programmatic approach. Local
rehabilitation to maintain production over its service life products and recycled materials.

Water Meter Replacement Existing water meters need to be upgraded to smart or

wireless meters

Pavement Program Template - Envision Rating Exercise*

POINT
1 PURPOSE QL1.1 Improve Community Quality of Life 2
2 QL1.2 Stimulate Sustainable Growth and Development 1
3 QL1.3 Develop Local Skills and Capabilities 2
QUALITY OF LIFE
4 COMMUNITY QL2.1 Enhance Public Health and Safety 2
5 QL2.4 Improve Community Mobility and Access 4
7 WELLBEING QL3.3 Enhance Public Space 3
TOTAL 14

8 COLLABORATION LD1.1 Provide Effective Leadership and Commitment 17

9 LD1.2 Establish a Sustainability Management System 7
10 LD1.3 Foster Collaboration and Teamwork 15
11 LD1.4 Provide for Stakeholder Involvement 5
Programmatic 12
13
LEADERSHIP
MANAGEMENT LD2.1 Pursue By-product Synergy Opportunities
LD2.2 Improve Infrastructure Integration
6
1
Rating of Public 14
15
PLANNING LD3.1 Plan for Long-term Monitoring and Maintenance
LD3.3 Extend Useful Life
10
3

Works’ Pavement TOTAL 64

Preservation 16
17
MATERIALS RA1.1 Reduce Net Embodied Energy
RA1.3 Use Recycled Materials
18
14
18 RA1.4 Use Regional Materials 10
Program 19
RESOURCE
ALLOCATION
RA1.5 Divert Waste from Landfills 11
20 RA1.6 Reduce Excavated Materials Taken off Site 6
21 RA1.7 Provide for Deconstruction and Recycling 12
22 ENERGY RA2.1 Reduce Energy Consumption 18
TOTAL 89

23 CR1.1 Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 13

CLIMATE EMISSION
24 CR1.2 Reduce Air Pollutant Emissions 2
TOTAL 15

Grand total points 182

* These minimum ratings are based on current Los Angeles County Public Works standards, policies, and guidelines for
pavement preservation and reconstruction projects for local streets.

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Sustainable Infrastructure Design Guidelines

The Guidelines utilize and integrate sustainable best practices and design
criteria into the following elements:

 Integrative Design  Materials

 Site  Climate Mitigation and Resilience
 Water  Construction
 Energy  Operations and Maintenance
Provides templates to achieve various levels of sustainability based on the
Envision framework.

Designing a project following the steps and elements in the Guidelines will
automatically implement the sustainability principles of Envision, leading to a
high Envision rating.

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Contract Language for New RFPs

• Developing specific scoring criteria

• Requiring Envision credentialed team members

• Requiring Envision experience on previous projects

Additional Uses of ENVISION

• Planning Level Discussions (Specific Plans, Community Plans)

• Incorporate sustainable principals into planning documents

• Evaluating existing County sustainability programs and policies

• Developing funding or grant proposals to regional, State, and
Federal agencies
• Assisting with California Environmental Quality Act compliance

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Envision Training

Sun Valley Watershed

Management Plan

• Flood Protection
• Water Quality
• Water Conservation
• Open Space and
Recreation
• Habitat

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Sun Valley Watershed

Multi-Benefit Project
8 Components
• Sun Valley Park Drain and Infiltration System
• Rory M. Shaw Wetlands
• Tuxford Green
• Elmer Avenue Neighborhood Retrofit
• Elmer Avenue Paseo
• Future Valley Steam Plant
• Whitnall Powerline Easement
• Sun Valley Recycled Water Line

Sun Valley Watershed

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SUN VALLEY PARK DRAIN AND

INFILTRATION SYSTEM
Envision Award
Rating Criteria
• Quality of Life: Enhance
Public Health & Safety,
Enhance Public Space
• Leadership: Foster
Collaboration & Teamwork,
Plan for Long-Term Construction of 1.7 acre Underground infiltration chambers
Monitoring & Maintenance infiltration chambers which are 5 at
• Resource Allocation:
feet high Sun Valley Park

Protect Fresh Water

Availability
• Natural World: Manage
Stormwater, Prevent
Groundwater
Contamination
• Climate and Risk: Prepare
for Long-Term Adaptability,
Prepare for Short-Term Installation of water treatment AFTER: Park space above
Hazards system at Sun Valley Park infiltration basins at Sun Valley
Park

Sun Valley Watershed Management Plan

Envision Rating Results

Resource
Quality of life Leadership Allocation Natural World Climate & Risk

75% 85% 39% 86% 55%

Platinum
Final Score = 67%

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East Los Angeles Sustainable Median

Stormwater Capture Project

LMD Zone 35
Project Area

55

PROPOSED PROJECT

56

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PROPOSED PROJECT: DRY WELLS

57

PROPOSED PROJECT: DRY WELLS

58

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East Los Angeles Sustainable

Median Stormwater Capture Project

Envision Rating Results

Resource
Quality of life Leadership Allocation Natural World Climate & Risk

70% 79% 30% 55% 43%

Platinum
Final Score = 55%

Franklin D. Roosevelt Park

Regional Stormwater Capture Project

60

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OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED PARK IMPROVEMENTS

Picnic
Area
Healthy Education
Court Garden Skate
Park

Artificial
Turf

CONCEPTUAL
DESIGN

61

PROFILE VIEW OF SOCCER FIELD

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Franklin D. Roosevelt Park Regional

Stormwater Capture Project

Envision Rating Results

Resource
Quality of life Leadership Allocation Natural World Climate & Risk

39% 88% 62% 69% 24%

Platinum
Final Score = 57%

Continuing Efforts
• Integrate into key infrastructure operations

• Update policies and programs to integrate

Envision

• Develop analytic tools (database)

• Outreach and assist small business and

construction communities

• Communicate with cities and other public

agencies

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Questions?
Additional Info
http://dpw.lacounty.gov/adm/sustainability/

Contact
Christopher Sheppard, P.E., ENV SP
Strategic Planning and Sustainability Office
CSHEPPARD@dpw.lacounty.gov

Our Next Speaker

Erika Jozwiak
Acting Sustainability Lead

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Strengthening New York City DEP’s

Sustainability Through Programmatic
Application of Envision

Erika Jozwiak, LEED GA, ENV SP

NYC Department of Environmental Protection

WEF Webcast
May 31st, 2018

Agenda

• DEP Mission
o Vision
o Purpose
• Regulatory Incentives
o OneNYC
o Local Laws
o Introduction to Envision
• Using Envision at DEP
o Sustainability Program
o Culture Change
• Case Studies
o Waste Water Treatment Plant Process Upgrade
o Bridge Replace at Reservoir

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DEP Mission

DEP Vision Statement

To be the safest, most efficient, cost-effective,

resilient, and transparent water utility in the nation.

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Water Supply

• Deliver one billion gallons of drinking water per day to nine million
New Yorkers
• Manage 19 reservoirs and three controlled lakes with a storage
capacity of 580 billion gallons
• Protect water quality to maintain our Filtration Avoidance
Determination

Wastewater Treatment

• Treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day

• Operate 14 in-city wastewater treatment plants

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Sustainability

• Implement the NYC Green Infrastructure Plan

• Accelerate regulatory reform to incorporate sustainability principles
into clean water regulations and initiatives
• Monitor and protect the water quality of New York Harbor

Capital Construction

• Manage $21 billion of projects in construction or design

• Provide in-house engineering and design services to DEP’s water supply,

distribution, and treatment divisions

• Provide information to the public through DEP’s capital projects website

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Regulatory Incentives

Population
7%
Staten Island

8%
Queens

7%
Manhattan

13%
Brooklyn

14% NYC Population, 1900-2040 (projected)

Bronx

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Our Climate is Changing

Average Annual Rainfall
NYC 1870 - 2014
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Precipitations (inches)

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OneNYC
Vision 1: Our Growing,
Growth Thriving City
New York City will continue to be the world’s most
dynamic urban economy where families, businesses,
and neighborhoods thrive.

Vision 2: Our Just and

Equity
Equitable City
New York City will have an inclusive, equitable
economy that offers well-paying jobs and opportunity
for all to live with dignity and security.

Vision 3: Our Sustainable City

Sustainability New York City will be the most sustainable big city in
the world and a global leader in the fight against
climate change.

Vision 4: Our Resilient City

Our neighborhoods, economy, and public services are
ready to withstand and emerge stronger from the
Resiliency impacts of climate change and other 21st century
threats.

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NYC Local Laws

• Local Law 86 of 2005 – First Green Building Local Law, encourages LEED building

• Local Law 22 of 2008 – 30% Reduction in Energy / GHG from City Funded Projects by 2030

• Local Law 57 of 2010 – Increased water efficiency standards

• Local Law 20 of 2011 – Rooftop solar analysis

• Local Law 10 of 2013 – Stormwater BMPs

• Local Law 130 of 2013 – Electric vehicle charging stations

• Local Law 66 of 2014 – 80% Reduction in Energy / GHG from City Funded Projects by 2050

• Local Law 24 of 2016 – Solar panel feasibility study for City buildings

• Local Law 31 of 2016 – Low Energy Intensity Building

• Local Law 32 of 2016 – Updates Green Building Policy, expands jurisdiction

NYC Local Laws

• Local Law 86 of 2005 – First Green Building Local Law, encourages LEED building

• Local Law 22 of 2008 – 30% Reduction in Energy / GHG from City Funded Projects by 2030

• Local Law 57 of 2010 – Increased water efficiency standards

• Local Law 20 of 2011 – Rooftop solar analysis

• Local Law 10 of 2013 – Stormwater BMPs

• Local Law 130 of 2013 – Electric vehicle charging stations

• Local Law 66 of 2014 – 80% Reduction in Energy / GHG from City Funded Projects by 2050

• Local Law 24 of 2016 – Solar panel feasibility study for City buildings

• Local Law 31 of 2016 – Low Energy Intensity Building

• Local Law 32 of 2016 – Updates Green Building Policy, expands jurisdiction

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Impacts from Local Law Changes

100%

90%

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Percentage

50%

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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Year Impacted Not Impacted

Triple-Bottom Line

Environmental

Social Economic

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Envision Infrastructure Rating System

• Sustainability rating
system for civil
infrastructure
• Core: Triple Bottom Line
• Development:
o Harvard Graduate School of Design,
Zofnass Institute
o Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure
(ASCE, APWA & ACEC)

• Applicability:
o Project’s full lifecycle
o Variety of assets

• Credentialed Training and

Third Party verification

Using Envision at DEP

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Approach to Sustainability

Disjointed,
opportunistic, motivated
by political pressures

DEP personnel
1905 DEP Founded
Board of Water Supply

6,000 Employees

1,850 Field Staff

12K Consultant Staff

250 Contracts per Year

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DEP Culture
• Workforce Development
 Online Training
 In-Person Classes
 Project Specific Workshops
 80 registered ENV SPs
 6 registered LEED APs

How does your project compare:

Locally Nationally Globally

Project Delivery Timeline

Workshop 1

Planning Design Construction Operation

Sustainable Sites
Energy Workshop 2
Climate Change
Environmental Impacts
Greenhouse Gas
Emissions

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Reporting Requirements

Planning Design Construction Operation

Case Studies

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26th Ward
Brooklyn, NY

26th Ward WWTP

 Located in Canarsie, Brooklyn

 85 mgd size (middle range)
 Serves population 280,000
 6,000 acre drainage area

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26th Ward Waste Water Treatment Plant

• Plant-wide upgrade: addition of fifth preliminary treatment tank, upgrade main sewage pumps,
lighting, process air blowers
• Upgrading equipment for efficiency and providing critical redundancies
• Active collaboration with variety of stakeholders
• Long term reliability and climate resilience, planning for future increase in served population

26th Ward Waste Water Treatment Plant

100
EnvisionTM Checklist = 33%
90

80
Percentage Points Achieved by Category

70

60

50

40 66%

30

20 42%
28% 26%
10
14%
0

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26th Ward Waste Water Treatment Plant

• Restorative development of local skills
• Noise studies conducted for surrounding community
• Minimize light pollution through LED

• Robust sustainability management system

• Designed for flexibility and increased population
• All stakeholders involved

• 72% recycled material for new construction

• Daylighting, solar shading, natural cooling used
• Energy efficient equipment

• Managing stormwater through green roof system

• Project located on an existing greyfield
• No pesticide or fertilizer used
• 36% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
• Designed to most stringent FEMA standards
• Prepared for long and short term hazards

2016 ASCE GAMECHANGER

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Esopus Creek
Bridge Replacement
Olive, NY

Esopus Creek Bridge Replacement

Esopus
Creek
Bridge

Route 28A
Railway
Bridge

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Esopus Creek Bridge Replacement

ADD SITE PLAN:

Sustainability Deep Dive

Scope • Replace Esopus Creek Bridge & Rte. 28A Railroad Bridge
• Maintain Travel
• Provide connection between town & rail trail
• Reconfigure Rt. 28 and Rt. 28A intersection

Esopus Creek Bridge Replacement

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Esopus Creek Bridge Replacement

Proposed T-type intersection

• Dedicated turn lanes
• Protected Bike & Pedestrian Lane

Esopus Creek Bridge Replacement

Esopus Creek Bridge

• Protected Bike & Pedestrian Lane
• Reduced Piers

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Esopus Creek Bridge Replacement

Proposed
connector
path to
Future
Ulster
County
Rail Trail

Rte. 28A RR
Bridge

Esopus Creek Bridge Replacement

Proposed
trail head
location

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Esopus Creek Bridge Replacement

Esopus Creek Bridge Replacement

100%
EnvisionTM Checklist = 41%
90%

80%

70%
Percentage Points Achieved by Category

60%

50%

40%
79%

30%

51%
20%
35%
10% 24% 20%

0%

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Esopus Creek Bridge Replacement

• Enhances public space / Improve access

• Preserving views and local character
• Signage and wayfinding improvements
• Establish sustainability management system
• Active stakeholder involvement
• Long term maintenance
• Improve infrastructure integration
• Sustainable procurement practices
• Divert waste from landfills
• Use recycled materials (asphalt)

• Sustainable stormwater management

• Preserve Greenfields
• Permeable pavement

• Reduce heat island effect

• Assess climate threat

Esopus Creek Bridge Replacement

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Next Steps for Envision at DEP

• Integrating construction credits tracking
o Water
o Energy
o Waste
• Updating training for staff for new Envision
credits
• Standard verifier for DEP projects

Triple Bottom Line

Environmental

Social Economic

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OneNYC

Triple
Bottom Line

Growth Equity

Sustainability Resiliency

Envision Rating System

Triple
Bottom Line

OneNYC

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Agency-Wide Approach to Sustainability

Triple
Bottom Line

OneNYC

Envision Rating
System

NYC
DEP

DEP Vision Statement

To be the safest, most efficient, cost-effective,

resilient, and transparent water utility in the nation.

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Erika Jozwiak, LEED Green Assoc., ENV SP

Sustainability Section Lead, BEDC
EJozwiak@dep.nyc.gov

www.nyc.gov/dep facebook.com/nycwater twitter.com/nycwater

If you’re trusted to protect public health

or the environment, we can help.

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Questions?

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