Achieving Sustainability Goals through TBL Analysis & Culture Change

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1 Achieving Sustainability Goals through TBL Analysis & Culture Change NYC Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Engineering Design and Construction September 22 nd, 2016

2 Who Am I? Dennis J. Stanford, PE, ENVSP Chief of Engineering Standards Program Management Office Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction 2

3 Agenda Introduction o Vision o Triple Bottom Line OneNYC o 4 Visions o Local Laws o Impacts on DEP Case Studies o Water Tunnel o Bridge o Waste Water Treatment Plant 3

4 DEP Vision Statement To be the safest, most efficient, cost-effective, resilient, and transparent water utility in the nation. 4

5 Introduction 5

6 Triple-Bottom Line Environment Economic Social... is the process of designing or operating systems such that they use energy and resources at a rate that does not compromise the natural environment, or the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 6

7 Greenwashing Greenwashing: using the environmental movement to provide a false sense of corporate responsibility 7

8 Poverty Percentage of NYC Population below poverty threshold 21.5% of New Yorkers are below the poverty level, and 45.1%are at or near the poverty level. National US Average 14.8% 8

9 Population 7 % Staten Island 8 % Queens 7 % Manhattan 13 % Brooklyn 14 % NYC Population, (projected) Bronx 9

10 Precipitations (inches) Our Climate is Changing Average Annual Rainfall NYC

11 OneNYC 11

12 OneNYC Vision 1: Our Growing, 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 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 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 impacts of climate change and other 21 st century threats. 12

13 OneNYC PlaNYC 2007 & 2011 OneNYC 2015 Growing Population Infrastructure Needs Growing Inequality Importance of the Region Evolving Economy Urban Environmental Conditions & Climate Change New York City Voices New Vision for OneNYC 13

14 OneNYC OneNYC 2015 Growing Inequality Importance of the Region New York City Voices Diverse & Inclusive Government New York City s government reflects the diversity and inclusion of all communities. Civic Engagement Civic engagement and resident-centered government are priorities and have resources to succeed. Regionalism New York City will work closely with our neighbors on issues such as transportation, housing and jobs. 14

15 OneNYC Vision 1: Our Growing, Thriving City Population Growth Job Growth Affordable Housing Real Estate Development Transportation Growth NYC will continue to be the world s most dynamic urban economy, where families, businesses, and neighborhoods thrive. 15

16 OneNYC Vision 2: Our Just and Equitable City Universal Pre-K Healthcare Access Healthy Food Access Vision Zero Equity New York City will have an inclusive, equitable economy that offers wellpaying jobs for all New Yorkers to live with dignity and security. Success will be measured by fairness and equal access to assets, services, resources, and opportunities so that all New Yorkers can reach their full potential. 16

17 OneNYC Vision 3: Our Sustainable City 80 x 50 Carbon Reduction Zero Waste Water Management Air Quality Parks without Borders Sustainability New York City will be the most sustainable big city in the world and a global leader in the fight against climate change. Improving the livers of our residents and future generations by cutting greenhouse gas emissions, reducing waste, protecting air and water quality and conditions, cleaning brownfields and enhancing public open spaces. 17

18 MT CO2e OneNYC Reducing our carbon footprint by 80% (of the 2005 baseline) by 2050 Sustainability 800, , , , , x , , , x Fiscal Year 18

19 OneNYC 0 X 30 Sustainability The City will eliminate the need to send our waste to out-of-state landfills, thus minimizing the overall environmental impact of our trash 19

20 OneNYC Vision 4: Our Resilient City Protect Infrastructure Coastal Defenses Safer, Connected Neighborhoods Resiliency Our neighborhoods, economy, public services will be ready to withstand and emerge stronger from the impacts of climate change and other 21 st century threats. Our success will be measured in our capacity to withstand disruptive events, whether physical, economic or social. 20

21 OneNYC Resiliency Re-think how we invest in infrastructure at greater risk Climate Analysis Risk Analysis Adaptation Analysis 21

22 NYC Local Laws Local Law 86 of 2005 First Green Building Local Law, encourages LEED building 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 22

23 Triple-Bottom Line Environment Economic Social 23

24 Project Life Cycle Initiation Data Gathering Strategies and Risk Project Charter Planning Goal Setting Scope Work Breakdown Structure Execution KPIs Status and Tracking Quality Close Out Commissioning & Start-up Reporting Hand Off 24

25 BEDC Sustainability Program Program Focuses: Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduce Energy Consumption Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Environmentally responsible building materials selection and resource use Coherence with green infrastructure program and capital program landscaping practices Tools within the Project Delivery System: Sustainability Plans Sustainability Workshops Guidance Manual Checklists Accreditation Support SOP 049: Sustainability Management Plans SOP 050: Preliminary Workshop SOP 051: Deep Dive 30% Workshop Standards, Guidance and resources for project managers Simple and comprehensive review checklists for project managers LEED Application Envision Application 25

26 LEED vs. Envision LEED v 4.0 Developed by USGBC a TBL rating system for buildings Multiple Systems function Credentialed Training Third Party verification Envision v 2.5 Developed by ISI a TBL rating system for civil infrastructure 60 Credits in 5 Categories Credentialed Training Third Party verification 26

27 DEP Culture Workforce Development Online Training In-Person Classes Project Specific Workshops 75 registered ENV SPs 6 registered LEED APs Panel for Sustainable Infrastructure Identify sustainability leaders Communication between bureaus Encourage innovation Disseminate information Feedback 27

28 DEP Culture Standards and Policies SOPs RFPs/Contract Language Communication Tools Engineers need to convey what they are designing to the public You must link your objectives to tangible deliverables and procedures 28

29 Case Studies 29

30 Water For The Future 30

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32 Water for the Future Bypass and repair existing tunnel Optimization of Delaware and Croton Water Systems Alternate Supplies (Queens Groundwater) Conservation (goal of 5% reduction) Public Outreach & Participation Envision Platinum (Estimate) 1,349 jobs created over 8 years 391,500 tons of waste diverted from landfill Energy Neutral Restoration of 30.8 Acres of Prime Habitat 32

33 Esopus Creek Bridges Boiceville, NY 33

34 Esopus Creek and Route 28A Bridge Replacement Replacement of two bridges within the watershed Creating interconnectivity between town and rail trail Recycling of all demolition Natural restoration of disturbed spaces 34

35 Esopus Creek and Route 28A Bridge Replacement Envision Gold (Pending) 100% Waste Reduction (Calculations Pending) 0 kw/hr Energy Usage 0 lbs CO 2 e reduction (Pending) Natural restoration of disturbed spaces (Pending, under 5 acres) Not in a flood plain 35

36 26 th Ward Brooklyn, NY 36

37 26 th 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 First green roof at an in-city waste water treatment plant Long term reliability and climate resilience, planning for future increase in served population Active collaboration with variety of stakeholders 37

38 26 th Ward Waste Water Treatment Plant 0.91 Million kw/hr Reduction 3.28 Million lbs CO2e Reduced 320 tons of C&D waste recycled 0 acres of Prime Habitat Restored Designed to exceed 500 year flood 38

39 Setting Standards Jobs Created (# Jobs) Public Education Partnerships Infrastructure Integration Public Access (acres) Coastal Resiliency Asset Management GHG Reduction (CO 2 e) Energy Reduction (kw/hr) Resilient Buildings LEED/Envision (Rating) Volume Landfilled (ton) Volume Recycled (ton) 39

40 Triple-Bottom Line Environment Economic Social 40

41 Dennis J. Stanford, PE, ENV SP, Envision Verifier Chief of Engineering Standards, BEDC facebook.com/nycwater twitter.com/nycwater 41