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A GIS-enabled sea level rise vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan for a California coastal town

Client

Town of Tiburon, CA

Municipal Government

A GIS-enabled sea level rise vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan for a California coastal town

As technology subcontractor, Smart Fusion delivered GIS-based vulnerability analysis, adaptation strategy, and stakeholder engagement for a California coastal municipality facing escalating sea level rise and flooding risk, producing a structured plan aligned with state climate resilience guidance.

The Challenge

The Town of Tiburon faced escalating risks from sea level rise and coastal flooding, with planning processes needing stronger climate resilience measures aligned with California state guidance and no structured framework for prioritizing adaptation investments.

The Solution

Smart Fusion, serving as technology subcontractor, delivered GIS-based vulnerability analysis using sea level rise projections, adaptation strategy recommendations, stakeholder workshops and surveys, and draft and final technical reporting integrated with municipal planning processes.

Outcomes
  • Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment & Adaptation Plan delivered
  • GIS-based spatial analysis of physical, social, and economic exposure
  • Aligned with the California Coastal Act and CA OPC SLR Guidance
  • Structured adaptation framework integrated into municipal planning

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