### Question: Describe the physical and economic landscape of the jurisdiction as outlined in the plan. Include the name of the planning jurisdiction, its location, population, demographics, and average income. Include major geographic features such as mountains, rivers, deserts, and coastline, as well as any key infrastructure like airports or seaports. Highlight details about the local climate, including any mentions of aridity or water challenges. Additionally, summarize the city’s energy production (oil, gas, renewables) and natural resources, and provide information about industries and economic drivers that are crucial to the region.
**Answer:**
The plan does not provide explicit details about the physical and economic landscape of the jurisdiction, including specific information about location, population, demographics, or average income. However, it does mention that the planning jurisdiction is the **City of Lincoln**.

### Geographic and Climate Features
- **Flooding and Water Challenges:**
  - The plan highlights the city's exposure to *flooding* and challenges related to having a *single water source* (Lincoln’s Climate Risks).
  - It mentions the strategy to secure a *second source of water supply* as a resilience measure (Key Initiatives 18).

### Energy Production and Natural Resources
- **Transition to Low-Carbon Energy:**
  - Lincoln is focusing on transitioning to low-carbon energy sources, including *renewable energy systems* (Transition to Low-Carbon Energy 11).
  - The plan mentions the use of incentive programs to promote *energy efficiencies* in buildings and the use of *renewable sources of energy* (Transition to Low-Carbon Energy 11).

### Economic Landscape and Industries
- **Economic Development and Climate Considerations:**
  - Aligning economic development goals with climate realities is a priority, ensuring a thriving economy (Align Economic Development Goals 18).
  - A strategy to develop a pilot program for *regenerative agriculture production* on city-owned property is mentioned, reflecting an emphasis on sustainable practices (Key Initiatives 18).

### Key Infrastructure
- The plan does not specify details about key infrastructure such as airports or seaports.

The plan emphasizes Lincoln’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing resilience to climate change, focusing on transitioning to renewable energy and aligning economic development with climate goals.

### Question: To what extent does the plan address resilience, mitigation, and adaptation? After providing a brief summary of how it addresses each component, classify the plan as a whole as one of the following: mitigation dedicated, adaptation/resilience dedicated, mitigation only climate action plan, mitigation primary climate action plan, equal mitigation and adaptation climate action plan, or sustainable/green plan.
**Answer:**
**Resilience:**

The plan emphasizes resilience by aiming to increase Lincoln's resilience to climate hazards. It states, "Lincoln will be resilient to the climate hazards it will face" and highlights the importance of aligning actions across Lincoln to increase resilience (Strategic Vision). Key initiatives include building resilience from flooding in the Salt Creek Watershed Basin and focusing on impacts to vulnerable neighborhoods and businesses (Introduction). The plan also mentions various resilience initiatives such as implementing recommendations of the Salt Creek Resiliency Study and developing strategies for flood risk management (Key Initiatives).

**Mitigation:**

The plan sets a clear mitigation goal: "Lincoln will reduce net greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050 (relative to 2011 levels)" (Strategic Vision). It includes strategies for decarbonizing the city fleet vehicles, municipal facilities, and energy generation portfolio. The plan mentions increasing energy efficiency, generating more electricity from renewable energy, and switching to electric vehicles as part of the mitigation strategy (Strategic Vision). Moreover, the plan incorporates community ideas to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050 (Key Initiatives).

**Adaptation:**

Adaptation is addressed through the plan's initiatives to prepare for climate impacts and build resilience. The plan outlines strategies to secure a second source of water supply and increase resilience to flooding (Introduction). It also emphasizes the need to adapt climate resilience strategies throughout municipal government actions and ordinances (Strategic Vision).

**Classification:**

Based on the content of the plan, it can be classified as an **equal mitigation and adaptation climate action plan**. The plan provides a balanced approach, addressing both the reduction of GHG emissions and increasing resilience and adaptation to climate impacts.

### Question: Does the plan describe a scenario of climate change the planning jurisdiction will face and for which it is planning climate policies for resilience, mitigation, and adaptation? If so, please summarize any such scenario.
**Answer:**
Yes, the plan describes a scenario of climate change that Lincoln will face and for which it is planning climate policies for resilience, mitigation, and adaptation. The scenario includes several climate impacts:

- **Warmer, drier summers** and **wetter springs** are anticipated, leading to more extreme weather events.
- An increase in **more frequent droughts** and **intense floods** is expected.
- There may be **potential economic instability** due to impacts on the state's agricultural sector.
- A range of **climate-related health impacts** are anticipated, including heat-related illnesses, respiratory illnesses, and increased insect-borne diseases.

The plan emphasizes these risks will be significant for Lincoln in the coming decades and underscores the importance of climate policies to enhance resilience and mitigate these challenges. As stated, "flooding, drought, extreme heat, and public health problems are some of the most significant climate-related risks Lincoln faces in coming decades" (*Introduction*).

### Question: What climate hazards does the plan identify as presenting climate risks for the planning jurisdiction? For each identified climate hazard, summarize the plan’s description of: 1. The climate hazard. 2. The climate risks it poses to the planning jurisdiction. 3. Areas or populations with the most climate vulnerability to the identified climate hazard.Generate a numbered list of every hazard identified in the plan. Make the list as long as necessary to accomodate every single hazard.
**Answer:**
1. **Flooding**  
   - **Description:** The plan indicates that flooding is a significant climate hazard.
   - **Climate Risks:** Flooding can lead to damage of infrastructure, homes, and businesses, disrupt transportation systems, and pose safety risks to residents.
   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** The plan highlights the Salt Creek Watershed Basin as an area particularly vulnerable to flooding. Additionally, critical infrastructure like schools, hospitals, and emergency services are at risk if located in flood-prone areas.

2. **Drought**  
   - **Description:** Drought is identified as a climate hazard that results from prolonged periods without sufficient rainfall.
   - **Climate Risks:** It threatens water supply, affects agricultural productivity, and can lead to economic instability.
   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** The plan does not specify particular vulnerable areas or populations for drought, but it implies that the agricultural sector and those reliant on a single water source are particularly at risk.

3. **Single Water Source**  
   - **Description:** Reliance on a single water source is identified as a vulnerability.
   - **Climate Risks:** This poses a risk to water security, especially during droughts or contamination events.
   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** The entire city is vulnerable due to its reliance on a single water source.

4. **Public Health Risks**  
   - **Description:** Climate change poses various public health risks.
   - **Climate Risks:** The plan mentions potential health impacts, including heat-related illnesses, respiratory illnesses, and increased insect-borne diseases.
   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Vulnerable populations include those with pre-existing health conditions, the elderly, and non-English speaking communities.

5. **Disproportionate Impacts on Vulnerable Populations**  
   - **Description:** Climate impacts are not evenly distributed and can disproportionately affect certain groups.
   - **Climate Risks:** Vulnerable populations may face greater health risks, economic challenges, and reduced access to resources.
   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Residents living in poverty, non-English speaking people, and elderly residents are highlighted as especially vulnerable.

6. **Financial and Workforce Resources Not Aligned with Climate Risks and Opportunities**  
   - **Description:** There is a misalignment of financial and workforce resources with climate risks.
   - **Climate Risks:** This can lead to inadequate preparation and response to climate hazards, limiting resilience.
   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** The plan does not specify particular vulnerable populations for this hazard.

7. **City Policies Not Aligned with Climate Risks and Opportunities**  
   - **Description:** Current city policies may not adequately address climate risks.
   - **Climate Risks:** This misalignment can prevent effective adaptation and resilience efforts.
   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** The plan does not specify particular vulnerable populations for this hazard.

8. **Auto-Reliant Transportation System**  
   - **Description:** Heavy reliance on automobiles is a noted vulnerability.
   - **Climate Risks:** An auto-reliant system can exacerbate GHG emissions and limit mobility during extreme weather events.
   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Populations without access to personal vehicles or alternative transportation are more vulnerable.

9. **Reliance on Fossil Fuels**  
   - **Description:** The city's energy system is heavily reliant on fossil fuels.
   - **Climate Risks:** This reliance contributes to GHG emissions and climate change.
   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** The plan does not specify particular vulnerable populations for this hazard.

10. **External Control Over Food Supplies**  
    - **Description:** The city is vulnerable due to reliance on external food supplies.
    - **Climate Risks:** Disruptions in food supply chains can lead to food insecurity.
    - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** The plan does not specify particular vulnerable populations for this hazard.

11. **Vulnerable Natural Resources**  
    - **Description:** Natural resources are at risk due to climate change.
    - **Climate Risks:** Degradation of natural resources can affect biodiversity and ecosystem services.
    - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** The plan does not specify particular vulnerable populations for this hazard.

12. **Public Awareness**  
    - **Description:** Lack of public awareness is identified as a vulnerability.
    - **Climate Risks:** Insufficient awareness can hinder community preparedness and response to climate hazards.
    - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** The plan does not specify particular vulnerable populations for this hazard.

### Question: What resilience options are identified in the plan? For each option, summarize: 1. The specific climate threat it addresses; 2. Details on cost, timeframe, and location, including any references found in tables, charts, or images that might contain this data; 3. Other important attributes, such as economic, environmental, or infrastructural considerations.
**Answer:**
**Resilience Options Identified in the Plan:**

1. **Decarbonization of City Fleet Vehicles, Municipal Facilities, and Energy Generation Portfolio**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** This initiative addresses the threat of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** The plan indicates that the initiatives, including decarbonization, will be prioritized over the next six years. Specific cost details are not provided.
   - **Other Attributes:** This initiative is part of the 120 key initiatives identified to build resilience. It is supported by existing resources, funding, and authority. 

2. **Securing a Second Source of Water Supply**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Addresses the threat of drought and single water source dependency.
   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** Identified as a new initiative ("N") with the timeframe being the next six years. Funding or additional approval may be required.
   - **Other Attributes:** This strategy is crucial to building resilience against water scarcity and ensuring a reliable water supply.

3. **Building Resilience from Flooding in the Salt Creek Watershed Basin**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Addresses the threat of flooding.
   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** Highlighted as a priority over the next six years. Specific cost details are not provided.
   - **Other Attributes:** This initiative is part of the key strategies to enhance resilience to flooding, ensuring protection of infrastructure and communities.

4. **Increase Minimum Stream Corridor Requirements**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Addresses flooding by enhancing flood damage prevention.
   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** Identified as a new initiative ("N") with regulatory adjustments requiring City Council approval.
   - **Other Attributes:** This initiative aims to preserve riparian habitats and improve water quality while managing stormwater runoff.

5. **Amend Regulatory Standards for Freeboard and Restrict Development in Flood-Prone Areas**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Addresses flooding risks to infrastructure and communities.
   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** This initiative requires regulatory changes and may need City Council approval.
   - **Other Attributes:** Focuses on protecting critical infrastructure from flood risks based on updated precipitation data.

6. **Comprehensive Outreach and Education Strategy in Revised Floodplain**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Addresses the risk of flooding by increasing public awareness and preparedness.
   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** Identified as a new initiative ("N") with implementation details not specified.
   - **Other Attributes:** Aims to enhance community engagement and understanding of flood risks, promoting proactive measures.

7. **Public Health Heat Response Plan**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Addresses extreme heat events and associated health risks.
   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** Identified as a new initiative ("N") with guidance from the CDC.
   - **Other Attributes:** Focuses on public health preparedness and response, integrating community health systems to mitigate heat impacts.

These resilience options reflect Lincoln's strategic approach to mitigating climate risks and enhancing community resilience through infrastructure improvements, regulatory changes, and community engagement.

### Question: What mitigation options does the plan identify? For each identified mitigation option, summarize the information provided in the plan regarding cost, timing, location, and other important attributes.
**Answer:**
**Mitigation Options Identified in the Plan:**

1. **Incentive-Based Programs for Renewable Energy:**
   - **Cost:** Not specified.
   - **Timing:** Ongoing.
   - **Location:** Citywide.
   - **Attributes:** The plan includes incentive-based programs for residential, commercial, or industrial installations of renewable energy systems. Incentives may include rebates, net metering pricing, tax incentives, and expedited permitting. (_Key Initiatives 11_)

2. **Expansion of Incentive-Based Programs for Energy Efficiencies:**
   - **Cost:** Not specified.
   - **Timing:** Ongoing.
   - **Location:** Commercial and residential buildings throughout the city.
   - **Attributes:** Programs are supported by Tax-Increment Financing (TIF), Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE), and Lincoln Electric System’s Sustainable Energy Program (SEP). (_Key Initiatives 11_)

3. **Public-Private Partnerships for Energy Efficiency Retrofits:**
   - **Cost:** Not specified.
   - **Timing:** Ongoing.
   - **Location:** Existing buildings citywide.
   - **Attributes:** Exploration of feasibility for financing through partnerships such as PACE and Energy Service Company (ESCO). (_Key Initiatives 11_)

4. **Green Recognition Program:**
   - **Cost:** Not specified.
   - **Timing:** Ongoing.
   - **Location:** Citywide.
   - **Attributes:** Managed by the Health Department, this program awards businesses and leaders in energy efficiency who prioritize sustainable practices. (_Key Initiatives 11_)

5. **Carbon Sink Inventory:**
   - **Cost:** Not specified.
   - **Timing:** New initiative.
   - **Location:** Citywide.
   - **Attributes:** Conducting an inventory of carbon sinks is a new initiative to enhance mitigation efforts. (_Key Initiatives 11_)

6. **Emissions-Reduction Analysis:**
   - **Cost:** Not specified.
   - **Timing:** New initiative.
   - **Location:** Citywide.
   - **Attributes:** Analyzing emissions reduction of key initiatives, including evaluating the net benefits of organic waste diversion. (_Key Initiatives 11_)

7. **Landfill Gas Alternatives Analysis:**
   - **Cost:** Not specified.
   - **Timing:** New initiative.
   - **Location:** Bluff Road landfill.
   - **Attributes:** Completing an alternatives analysis for landfill gas and pursuing the option that best reduces GHG emissions and optimizes city revenue. (_Key Initiatives 11_)

8. **Performance Metrics for GHG Reduction:**
   - **Cost:** Not specified.
   - **Timing:** New initiative.
   - **Location:** Citywide.
   - **Attributes:** Developing metrics to measure progress towards the goal of reducing emissions by 80% by 2050. (_Key Initiatives 11_)

9. **Annual Calculation and Reporting of GHG Emissions:**
   - **Cost:** Not specified.
   - **Timing:** New initiative.
   - **Location:** Citywide.
   - **Attributes:** Calculating and reporting community GHG emissions annually, alongside other climate-relevant metrics. (_Key Initiatives 11_)

10. **Return-on-Investment Analysis for Energy Efficiency:**
    - **Cost:** Not specified.
    - **Timing:** New initiative.
    - **Location:** Major City facility projects.
    - **Attributes:** Investigating the potential returns on investment associated with energy efficiency, renewable sources, greenspace, and natural landscapes for projects like the Central Library and Multimodal Transit Center. (_Key Initiatives 11_)

### Question: What mitigation options does the plan identify? For each identified mitigation option, summarize the information provided in the plan regarding cost, timeframe, location, and other important attributes.
**Answer:**
The plan identifies several **mitigation options** as part of its strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability. Here is a summary of the provided information:

1. **Incentive-Based Programs for Renewable Energy Systems**
   - **Cost:** Ongoing with existing resources.
   - **Timeframe:** Continuing initiative.
   - **Location:** Residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
   - **Attributes:** Includes offering rebates on equipment, net metering pricing, tax incentives, and expedited permitting. *(Key Initiatives 11)*

2. **Incentive-Based Programs for Energy Efficiencies**
   - **Cost:** Supported by Tax-Increment Financing (TIF) and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE).
   - **Timeframe:** Continuing initiative.
   - **Location:** Commercial and residential buildings.
   - **Attributes:** Promotes energy-efficiencies through incentives. *(Key Initiatives 11)*

3. **Feasibility of Public-Private Partnerships for Energy Efficiency Retrofits**
   - **Cost:** Ongoing investigation.
   - **Timeframe:** Continuing initiative.
   - **Location:** Existing buildings.
   - **Attributes:** Involves financing retrofits through partnerships like PACE and Energy Service Company (ESCO). *(Key Initiatives 11)*

4. **Green Recognition Program**
   - **Cost:** Ongoing with existing resources.
   - **Timeframe:** Continuing initiative.
   - **Location:** Local businesses.
   - **Attributes:** Promotes energy efficiency and sustainable practices. *(Key Initiatives 11)*

5. **Carbon Sink Inventory**
   - **Cost:** Unknown.
   - **Timeframe:** New initiative.
   - **Location:** Citywide.
   - **Attributes:** Conducts inventory to assess carbon sequestration potential. *(Key Initiatives 11)*

6. **Emissions-Reduction Analysis**
   - **Cost:** Unknown.
   - **Timeframe:** New initiative.
   - **Location:** Citywide.
   - **Attributes:** Evaluates net benefits of organic waste diversion and landfill gas alternatives. *(Key Initiatives 11)*

7. **Bluff Road Landfill Gas Alternatives Analysis**
   - **Cost:** Dependent on implementation.
   - **Timeframe:** New initiative.
   - **Location:** Bluff Road landfill.
   - **Attributes:** Pursues options to reduce GHG emissions and optimize revenue. *(Key Initiatives 11)*

8. **Performance Metrics for 80 by 2050 Goal**
   - **Cost:** Unknown.
   - **Timeframe:** New initiative.
   - **Location:** Citywide.
   - **Attributes:** Develops metrics to measure progress. *(Key Initiatives 11)*

9. **Annual Calculation of Community GHG Emissions**
   - **Cost:** Unknown.
   - **Timeframe:** New initiative.
   - **Location:** Citywide.
   - **Attributes:** Reports findings alongside other climate performance metrics. *(Key Initiatives 11)*

10. **Return-on-Investment Analysis for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Sources**
    - **Cost:** Unknown.
    - **Timeframe:** New initiative.
    - **Location:** Major city facility projects.
    - **Attributes:** Includes Central Library project, Multimodal Transit Center, and Bus Facility. *(Key Initiatives 11)*

These mitigation options are part of the city's efforts to meet its climate action goals, specifically aiming for an 80% reduction in emissions by 2050.

### Question: What adaptation options does the plan identify? For each identified adaptation option, summarize: 1. The climate threat it is addressing. 2. Information provided in the plan regarding cost, timeframe, location, and other important attributes.
**Answer:**
**Adaptation Options Identified in the Plan:**

1. **Implementation of Salt Creek Resiliency Study Recommendations**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Flooding
   - **Attributes:**
     - Increase minimum stream corridor requirements to prevent flood damage and preserve critical habitats.
     - Manage projected stormwater runoff using updated precipitation data (NOAA Atlas 14).
     - Amend standards for freeboard and restrict critical infrastructure development in flood-prone areas.
     - Requires amendments to the Drainage Criteria Manual. *(Key Initiatives)*

2. **Federal Adoption and Update of Floodplain Map**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Flooding
   - **Attributes:**
     - Reflect increased precipitation and streamflow projections.
     - Identify vulnerabilities related to Salt Creek levees and include strategies in local emergency and hazard mitigation plans.
     - Develop a comprehensive breach and scenario analysis with stakeholders. *(Key Initiatives)*

3. **Outreach and Education on Revised Floodplain Risks**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Flooding
   - **Attributes:**
     - Enhance outreach efforts with landowners and businesses about flood risks.
     - Develop a comprehensive strategy for resident education in the revised floodplain. *(Key Initiatives)*

4. **Expansion of Disease-Outbreak Management Planning**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Public Health Risks
   - **Attributes:**
     - Continue and support current efforts for managing disease outbreaks in humans, plants, animals, and agriculture. *(Key Initiatives)*

5. **Continuation of Air Monitoring System**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Public Health Risks
   - **Attributes:**
     - Expand the air monitoring system to include additional real-time PM2.5 monitors in multiple areas of the city and county. *(Key Initiatives)*

6. **Educational Programs on Climate-Related Health Issues**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Public Health Risks
   - **Attributes:**
     - Continue programs for childcare providers focusing on climate-related health concerns for young children. *(Key Initiatives)*

These adaptation options address various climate threats, primarily focusing on flooding and public health risks, with specific strategies for implementation and education. The plan does not provide explicit details on cost or timeframe for these initiatives.

### Question: What climate policies does the plan identify to advance climate justice? For each climate policy, summarize: 1. The climate threat it is addressing. 2. Areas or populations with the most climate vulnerability to the identified climate hazard.
**Answer:**
The plan identifies several climate policies aimed at advancing climate justice by addressing specific climate threats and focusing on areas or populations with heightened climate vulnerability. Here is a summary of these policies:

1. **Policy: Improve Protections for and with Lincoln Residents**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** This policy addresses multiple threats, including flooding, drought, and public health risks.
   - **Vulnerable Populations:** It focuses on "vulnerable neighborhoods and businesses," particularly those exposed to "flooding in the Salt Creek Watershed Basin" and other climate-related risks.

2. **Policy: Implement Recommendations in the Affordable Housing Plan**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** The policy indirectly addresses the threat of disproportionate impacts on vulnerable populations by ensuring adequate housing.
   - **Vulnerable Populations:** It is aimed at populations with limited access to affordable housing, which is critical in the face of increasing climate impacts.

3. **Policy: Continue and Enhance Current Outreach and Education Efforts**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** This policy addresses the threat of flooding and public awareness of flood risks.
   - **Vulnerable Populations:** It targets "landowners and business owners located in the revised floodplain," who may be more vulnerable to flooding events.

4. **Policy: Continue Educational Programs for Childcare Providers on Climate-Related Health Issues**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** This policy addresses public health risks associated with climate change.
   - **Vulnerable Populations:** It focuses on young children, who are particularly susceptible to climate-related health issues.

5. **Policy: Workforce Development Initiatives**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** The policy addresses economic vulnerability exacerbated by climate risks.
   - **Vulnerable Populations:** It seeks to support individuals with barriers to employment and promote job opportunities in green sectors, focusing on populations such as those over 65 and individuals facing employment barriers.

By implementing these policies, the plan aims to address specific climate threats and prioritize assistance to the most vulnerable populations in Lincoln.

### Question: Identify any potential unforeseen maladaptive climate policies. For each identified climate policy, summarize: 1. The climate threat it is addressing. 2. The resilience, mitigation, or adaptation option that the climate policy proposes. 3. Why it may cause inadvertent maladaption.
**Answer:**
Based on the provided content, no specific policies are explicitly identified as potential unforeseen maladaptive climate policies. However, I can outline general considerations related to maladaptation based on the information available:

1. **Policy: Reliance on Fossil Fuels**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** The city's reliance on fossil fuels for energy and transportation.
   - **Resilience, Mitigation, or Adaptation Option:** The plan includes options such as the decarbonization of city fleet vehicles and the energy generation portfolio (Introduction).
   - **Potential Cause of Maladaptation:** If not carefully managed, transitioning from fossil fuels to alternative energy sources could inadvertently increase reliance on other non-sustainable resources or result in economic disruptions, affecting local employment or energy prices.

2. **Policy: Auto-Reliant Transportation System**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** The city's dependency on automobiles contributes to GHG emissions.
   - **Resilience, Mitigation, or Adaptation Option:** The plan proposes supporting commuter bus services and developing electric shuttle services (Key Initiatives).
   - **Potential Cause of Maladaptation:** If public transportation systems are not well-integrated or accessible, this could lead to increased emissions or social inequities if low-income populations cannot access these services.

3. **Policy: Floodplain Management and Infrastructure Development**
   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Flooding risks in the Salt Creek Watershed Basin.
   - **Resilience, Mitigation, or Adaptation Option:** Implementing recommendations from the Salt Creek Resiliency Study, including updated floodplain maps and regulatory amendments (Key Initiatives).
   - **Potential Cause of Maladaptation:** Over-reliance on structural interventions (e.g., levees) without considering ecological solutions could increase vulnerability to future flood events or lead to unintended environmental harm.

These considerations highlight the importance of continuous evaluation and adjustment of policies to avoid maladaptation and ensure resilience goals are met effectively.

### Question: In what ways does the plan measure the success or failure of each adaptation, resilience, and mitigation option? List any specific metrics used, such as reductions in CO2 emissions, improvements in air quality, or other quantifiable impacts. Identify the exact units (e.g., tons, percentages, index values) mentioned in the plan for tracking these outcomes. Additionally, outline any concrete goals or targets set for each option, including deadlines or specific numerical objectives.
**Answer:**
**Metrics and Goals in the Plan:**

1. **Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction:**
   - **Goal:** "Lincoln will reduce net greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050 (relative to 2011 levels)." 
   - **Specific Targets:** The goal is an "80x50" emissions reduction, which aims for an 80% reduction by 2050.
   - **Metrics:** "Calculate community Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) emissions annually and report findings with other climate-relevant performance metrics." This suggests tracking emissions reductions, though specific units like tons are not mentioned.

2. **Water Usage:**
   - **Goal:** "Meet the community water usage goal of 110 gallons of water per day per person or less."
   - **Metrics:** This target is specific and uses the unit of gallons per day per person.

3. **Flood Management and Resilience:**
   - **Initiatives:** Implement recommendations of the Salt Creek Resiliency Study, prepare updated floodplain maps, and enhance flood risk outreach.
   - **Metrics:** Specific metrics are not mentioned in terms of units, but the initiatives include "identify specific vulnerabilities related to Salt Creek levees" and "develop a comprehensive Salt Creek levee breach and overtop scenario analysis."

4. **Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy:**
   - **Initiatives:** "Continue incentive-based programs promoting the installation of renewable energy systems" and "conduct an emissions-reduction analysis of key initiatives."
   - **Metrics:** Specific units are not provided, but the plan includes conducting a "carbon sink inventory" and calculating annual GHG emissions.

5. **Air Quality:**
   - **Initiatives:** "Continue air monitoring system to include additional real-time monitors for PM2.5 in multiple areas of City and County."
   - **Metrics:** The plan references the use of real-time monitors for tracking PM2.5, though specific targets or units are not detailed.

6. **Waste Reduction:**
   - **Goal:** "Reduce Waste."
   - **Metrics:** Specific metrics or units for waste reduction are not included, but the plan mentions conducting an "evaluation of net benefits of organic waste diversion from the landfill."

7. **Water Infrastructure:**
   - **Initiatives:** "Continue to fund water main replacements to avoid water loss from the system."
   - **Metrics:** No specific units or targets are provided for this initiative.

The plan outlines broad goals and initiatives but provides limited specific metrics or units for measuring the success of adaptation, resilience, and mitigation options, with the exception of a few areas like water usage.

### Question: Generate a table that summarizes the following features from the document: Location/City Name, Population, Threats Identified, Measures Identified
**Answer:**
```markdown
| Feature               | Details                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
|-----------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Location/City Name**| Lincoln                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| **Population**        | *Not specified in the document*                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| **Threats Identified**| - Flooding<br>- Drought<br>- Single Water Source<br>- Public Health Risks<br>- Disproportionate Impacts on Vulnerable Populations<br>- Financial and Workforce Resources Not Aligned with Climate Risks and Opportunities<br>- City Policies Not Aligned with Climate Risks and Opportunities<br>- Auto-Reliant Transportation System<br>- Reliance on Fossil Fuels<br>- External Control Over Food Supplies<br>- Vulnerable Natural Resources<br>- Public Awareness |
| **Measures Identified** | - Enhance mosquito surveillance and update Public Health Mosquito Action Plan<br>- Add PM2.5 monitors<br>- Enhance capacity for AQI forecasting<br>- Conduct self-assessment for communicating flood risks<br>- Transition to low-carbon energy<br>- Build a decarbonized and efficient transportation system<br>- Align economic development goals with climate realities<br>- Improve protections for Lincoln residents<br>- Build a resilient local food system<br>- Maximize natural climate solutions<br>- Reduce waste<br>- Engage residents in co-creating a climate smart future<br>- Implement public accommodations for vulnerable people<br>- Adapt the "MyLNK" app for emergency management<br>- Continue NeighborLNK program<br>- Ensure emergency operations plans for climate risks<br>- Continue Workplace Heat Alert Program<br>- Enhance provisions for non-English speaking people, residents in poverty, and elderly residents<br>- Coordinate with National Weather Service for heat index warnings<br>- Identify public cooling/warming centers<br>- Assess health equity impacts<br>- Assess and map heat island impacts<br>- Develop public health heat response plan<br>- Expand disease reporting system<br>- Consider tick surveillance program<br>- Implement Salt Creek Resiliency Study recommendations<br>- Update floodplain map with NOAA Atlas 14 data<br>- Enhance outreach and education on flood risks<br>- Implement Affordable Housing Plan recommendations<br>- Consider increasing types of allowable ADUs<br>- Support and fund disease-outbreak management planning<br>- Continue air monitoring system<br>- Continue educational programs on climate-related health issues for young children |
```