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<br />j <br />I <br /> <br />j <br /> <br />I. <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />I <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Advice and assistance <br /> <br />The following agencies and organizations can provide advice and/or assistance on <br />redevelopment, urban renewal, and community beautification. They could also <br />support flood loss reduction measures. <br /> <br />. - <br />· State community affairs and economic development agencies <br />. State planning offices <br />· U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development <br />· Economic development agencies <br />. Housing authorities <br />. Community development and planning offices <br />· Chambers of commerce and business or manufacturers' organizations <br />· Neighborhood organizations <br />· Garden clubs, beautification groups <br />· Urban Land Institute, National Community Development Association. <br /> <br />Economic Development <br /> <br />Some of the strongest community concerns are those that relate to the local <br />economy: jobs, business survival and expansion, tax base, and viability of the <br />downtown. In some communities, the economic base was built on the waterfront. <br />In other communities, the waterfront has potential for economic development of <br />businesses like shipping, marinas, restaurants, and resorts. <br />Sometimes, economic development is seen as contrary to good floodplain <br />management. Many people believe the best floodplain is an empty one. However, <br />with adequate safeguards to protect against flood damage and to preserve natural <br />floodplain functions, economic development can be very supportive of a flood loss <br />reduction program. . '. - <br />A floodplain that attracts people can also have signs and educational <br />materials that tell them about the flOod haZard and benefits of good floodplain <br />management. They will see that the area is worth their attention and will become <br />concerned about protecting it. Another benefit of economic development is that the <br />developers may help fund other flood loss reduction activities, such as a warning <br />program or wetlands preservation. <br /> <br />Opportunities <br /> <br />The following are examples of ways in which economic development and <br />waterfront revitalization could support some of the flood loss reduction measures <br />discussed in Chapter 3: <br /> <br />· Planning and zoning-Land use plans and zoning regulations can prevent <br />inappropriate floodplain development, such as industries that handle <br />hazardous materials. <br /> <br />· Open space preservation-Waterfront renewal is most successful when <br />plans include recreation, greenways, and economic development. Open <br />space can support adjoining businesses like shops and restaurants with <br /> <br />33 <br />