Extreme weather events, flooding and rising sea levels devastate communities, destroy or severely damage costly infrastructure, and introduce a strong element of uncertainty in current and future planning. This new normal spotlights how and where we build new -- or strengthen existing -- infrastructure and communities and the governance systems that manage and regulate these decisions and investments. Hear experts tackle these issues, from Hurricane Sandy to sea level rise in the Bay Area. What are the weak links in terms of existing infrastructure, cross-jurisdictional government response systems and disaster preparedness? Learn about state guidelines and legislation. Discuss how transportation agencies deal with major transit infrastructure challenges. Discover the role of natural systems in protecting critical transit infrastructure Moderator: Allison Brooks, Executive Director, Bay Area Regional Collaborative, Oakland, California Eric Fang, AIA, AICP, LEED AP, Associate Principal, EE&K, a Perkins Eastman Company, New York, New York Projjal Dutta, AIA, LEED AP, Director, Sustainability Initiatives, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York, New York James Allison, Manager of Planning, Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, Oakland, California JR DeLaRosa, Special Assistant for Climate Change, California Natural Resources Agency, Sacramento, California