What We Heard Report - Project Overview Engagement Overview

As part of their commitment to the community for the flood mitigation project, the City hosted a resident session and public open house for residents who may be affected by the flood mitigation to learn about the project. [...] In these sessions, residents were able to: • Learn about the project background, considerations, design, and timelines • Learn about the causes and types of flooding in the City of Greenwood • Learn about flood simulation techniques and 1:200-year flood guidelines • Understand flood mitigation techniques and considerations • Ask questions of the project team 1 Flood Risk Assessment, Flood Mapping. [...] What is the timeline for the Greenwood Flood Mitigation project? • In 2019, the City of Greenwood received a grant from the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for Flood Risk Assessment, Flood Mapping and Flood Mitigation Planning Study. [...] Where will dredging and creek widening start and finish? • We are in the design phase of the project and the final location for the start and finish of the dredging and widening has not been finalized. [...] • 95% of respondents live in the City of Greenwood • 26% have been impacted by flooding in the City of Greenwood • 58% live, have a business or care from someone in the flood zone indicated in the flood maps 1.