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  • Urban Planning
  • Public Health

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  • Communities near concentrated areas of industrial land use (CAILU) face elevated pollutant exposure during floods.
  • Manchester, TX, a marginalized CAILU neighborhood, experiences frequent flooding and toxicant exposure from industrial stormwater runoff.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a community-scale master plan to enhance flood resiliency and reduce contaminant exposure in Manchester, TX.
  • To integrate public health research findings with landscape architecture and urban planning strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Community-engaged research involving sampling of air, water, indoor dust, and outdoor soil.
  • Development of a master plan incorporating land use and built environment changes.
  • Modeling to assess green infrastructure performance, costs, benefits, and pollutant load impacts.

Main Results:

  • Projected capture of 147,456 cubic feet of runoff annually.
  • Estimated $331,400 in annual green benefits, including reduced air pollution, energy use, and improved carbon sequestration.
  • A 41% decrease in analyzed pollutants, reducing toxic material exposure.

Conclusions:

  • Green infrastructure and community-led planning can effectively mitigate flood risks and reduce industrial pollutant exposure.
  • The master plan offers a scalable model for enhancing environmental justice and public health in vulnerable industrial-adjacent communities.
  • Integrated approaches combining scientific research and urban design are crucial for building resilient and healthy communities.