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Promoting Access to Free, Potable Water in Public Places

Access to free, potable water helps address obesity, decreases health care costs, increases personal savings, and reduces waste. The installation of drinking water fountains in public places can also activate the public realm, facilitate social interactions, and encourage physical activity. This edition of PAS QuickNotes discusses the importance of greater access to drinking water and provides recommendations on how to undertake a successful initiative in your community.

Floodplain Management

The frequency and severity of flood events, and their associated costs and impacts, are only anticipated to increase over time. Effective floodplain management can help reduce the amount of flooding a community experiences and the associated costs and impacts. This edition of PAS QuickNotes describes the approach a community can take to move beyond the minimum development standards of the National Flood Insurance Program and enact a truly comprehensive floodplain management strategy.