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A coalition of organizations with a shared vision and strong leadership \vas formed. Broad public support \\.'as gained, including the business community, for the revitalization effort. As the acquisition project administrator For the City of Asheville noted: "In terms of the dollar amount. the HMGP grant is significanl, and it demon- strates to other potential donors that the state has a vested interest in not only reducing the flood hazard, but more importantly jrom our perspective, in revitalizing the Asheville riverjront, We know this is going to be a long-term ejjort; we are taking an incremental approach to acquiring suitable parcels, and in this sense the HMGP acquisition [oj commercial property] is an important milestone.. -Debbie Ivester, Superintendent of Administration, Ashevilie Parks and Recreation, March 3, 1999 In summary, the acquisition projects in the Town of Boone, Kinston-Lenair County, and Asheville are examples of three approaches ro hazard avoidance, When coupled together, hazard avoidance methods and community objectives can take advantage of an economy of expertise and eFFort ro improve the quality of liFe For the citizens of these communities, Strengthening Buildings and Public Facilities This category of mitigation strategies, strengthening buildings and public Facilities, encompasses a wide range of measures. Communities and property owners are taking measures to help protect homes, businesses, and public Facilities against the effects of natural hazards, Strengthening measures include elevation, floodproofing, non-structural mitigation, seismic retrofitting, and enforcement of building codes, Mitigation Success: Blue Sky Foundation of North Carolina The Blue Sky Foundation of North Caro- lina is a unique, nationally recognized initiative to promote sustainable develop' ment through the application of hazard- resistant construction techniques and land use practices, community education programs, and mitigation incentives, The genesis of the Blue Sky Foundation can be traced to a series of fundamental facrors: North Carolina's coastal communities are among the most vulnerable in the nation due to their exposure to hurricanes, high \vinds, floods, and erosion. The types of damages that homes and businesses are likely to sustain are largely predictable. Factors that can contribute to damage are known, includ- ing at-grade construction. poor framing, inadequate anchoring. insufficient piling depth, marginal materials, and poor workmanship, _1'S:J,2::~;~"4">I:{"' __'W''''.~_.~ ~'~"'_~'~"_"0 _ K_ August 1999