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Planning for the Future – Jekyll Island Carrying Capacity & Infrastructure Assessment

OUR TEAM Ryan Argentieri James Sipes Jim Remlin Jekyll Island Carrying Capacity & Infrastructure Assessment Sand County Studios

PHILOSOPHY & APPROACH Lead JIA through an inclusive and flexible assessment process linking the natural environment and economic opportunities with existing assets to preserve the character of the island, protect natural resources and environmental systems, reduce risk, and increasing resilience and sustainability. Jekyll Island Carrying Capacity & Infrastructure Assessment Sand County Studios

YOUR NEEDS How can we create and maintain a resilient and environmentally/economically vibrant community where people want to live and visit? What resources and infrastructure are essential to supporting this economy while maintaining the quality of life and sensitive ecosystems? What resources do we have, what do we need and what can the Island support? Jekyll Island Carrying Capacity & Infrastructure Assessment Sand County Studios

GETTING YOUR FUTURE RIGHT Create and maintain a resilient and economically vibrant community Environmental Economic Natural Resource Jobs and Revenue Conservation Sustainable Economy Extreme Weather Infrastructure Investment Protection Sustainable Energy Social/Cultural Resident Life/Community Cohesion Affordable Housing Visitor Experience Jekyll Island Carrying Capacity & Infrastructure Assessment Sand County Studios

PROCESS Metrics, assessments, & Carrying capacity Strategic planning recommendations Help JIA create and maintain Identify and assess existing Ongoing M&E process, guage a resilient, ecologically resources & overall plan, performance and progress sustainable and economically seek public input made towards goals vibrant community Step 6 Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 Step 5 Step 1 Infrastructure Implementation Economic & Financial Sustainability Infrastructure, resource and building Assess impact, redevelopment level risk assessment alternatives, options for job creation, market cost acceptance and investment strategies Jekyll Island Carrying Capacity & Infrastructure Assessment Sand County Studios

PROCESS Cultural Resources Jekyll Island Carrying Capacity & Infrastructure Assessment Sand County Studios

Soils Environmental Systems Jekyll Island Carrying Capacity & Infrastructure Assessment Sand County Studios

Built & Unbuilt Development Patterns Jekyll Island Carrying Capacity & Infrastructure Assessment Sand County Studios

Sanitary Sewer Water Infrastructure Infrastructure Jekyll Island Carrying Capacity & Infrastructure Assessment Sand County Studios

Sustainable Development Jekyll Island Carrying Capacity & Infrastructure Assessment Sand County Studios