City's building task force begins research into storm-proofing Big Apple
Ave. C and 7th st, after severe flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy, on October 30. (Getty) Credit: Ave. C and 7th st, after severe flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy, on October 30. (Getty)
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Council Speaker Christine Quinn commenced the first meeting Wednesday of a coalition that aims to improve on the city's building rules following Superstorm Sandy.
The Building Resiliency Task Force is made up of 100 representatives from construction and real estate companies and members of the nonprofit environmental group the Urban Green Council.
"This team will help inform how we can manage and protect the buildings that make up our businesses and homes," Bloomberg explained in a statement.
The task force will present a list of recommendations next year.
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