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Advisory group urges regional stormwater solutions, cost‑share program and outreach
Summary
The Stormwater Management Advisory Group presented unanimous recommendations to Virginia Beach City Council urging investment in regional BMPs, stronger public and developer education, a funded and accessible cost‑share program, and aligning zoning and redevelopment incentives with stormwater goals.
Chris Pockta, chair of the Stormwater Management Advisory Group, told council the task force — a 12‑member mix of engineers, attorneys, residents and environmental stakeholders — reached unanimous consensus on every recommendation. "Every single recommendation that was made, we had unanimity," Pockta said, describing a collaborative review between May and September and six meetings totaling about 26 hours per person.
The group’s headline recommendations were fourfold: encourage regional stormwater solutions (including city‑owned or partner‑managed regional best‑management…
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