Communities face stormwater flood risk driven by intensified precipitation, sea level rise, storm surge, urban development, and funding challenges. This presentation introduces a methodology for developing a Stormwater Flood Resilience Plan, providing a roadmap to assess this risk and implement optimal, equitable, and actionable flood mitigation solutions. There are seven phases described: 1) Flood Mapping, 2) Layered Flood Exposure Analysis, 3) Defining Level-of-Service Criteria, 4) Gap Analysis and Prioritization of Project Areas, 5) Conceptualize Projects and Estimate Costs, 6) Benefit-Cost-Analysis and Project Selection, and 7) Funding, Implementation, and Program Adaptation. Each phase leverages innovative tools and methods to create actionable outcomes.
Mr. Kaatz is a National Technical Manager in Stormwater Resilience and co-lead of the Global Flood Risk and Stormwater Management Community of Practice for Arcadis. As a technical advisor and project manager, he specializes in stormwater resiliency assessments, using hydrologic and hydraulic models to adapt communities to increasing precipitation, both inland and as part of coastal flood protection.
Event Details
Monday, October 27, 2025
6:00 - 8:30 PM
Registration and networking will be from 6:00 to 6:45 PM followed by dinner. The program will conclude by 8:30 PM.
Virginia Tech Executive Briefing Center
900 N Glebe Rd, Second Floor
Arlington, VA 22203
Metro
Ballston-MU Station (Orange/Silver Lines)
0.4 mile walk
Parking
A parking garage is located beneath the VTRC-A (900 N. Glebe Road). The garage entrance is off Ninth Street at the corner of Glebe Road and is managed by LAZ Parking.
$5 - 1 hr
$7 - Maximum After 5p
Prior registration required.
Registration Fees
ASCE Member $40
AWRA NCRS Member $40
Non-member $55
Life Member $25
Student $15
Please Note:
Please register prior to Tuesday, October 21st. After this date, a $10 late fee will be assessed. Online registration will close at midnight on Friday, October 24th. At that time all reservations will be considered firm and billed. No refunds will be given after that time.
Walk-ins are welcome pending availability and food will not be guaranteed.