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+### 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:**
+**Planning Jurisdiction: Jacksonville**
+
+- **Location:** Jacksonville, Florida
+- **Population:** The city’s population is nearly one million today, with projections to grow to 1.6 million residents by 2070. "If trends continue, Jacksonville will grow to 1.6 million residents by 2070."
+- **Demographics and Average Income:** The plan does not specify detailed demographics or average income. However, it emphasizes the city's growth and diverse neighborhoods.
+
+**Major Geographic Features:**
+- **Rivers/Coastline:** Jacksonville's economic and physical landscape is significantly shaped by the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean. "Leveraging the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean has been core to Jacksonville’s economy since the earliest known settlements."
+- **Coastline:** The city's proximity to these water bodies influences its industrial and economic activities.
+
+**Infrastructure:**
+- **Seaports:** Jacksonville hosts JAXPORT, Florida's largest container port and one of the country’s largest vehicle-handling ports. "JAXPORT is Florida’s largest container port and one of the country’s largest vehicle-handling ports."
+- **Airports and Other Key Infrastructure:** Specific mentions of airports or other key infrastructure are not detailed in the provided excerpts.
+
+**Local Climate:**
+- **Climate Characteristics:** The plan discusses climate change impacts such as flooding and sea-level rise but does not explicitly describe the local climate in terms of aridity or water challenges. "While the location of the riverfront is a key advantage for these industries, their location also puts them at risk of rising sea levels and increasing storms."
+
+**Energy Production and Natural Resources:**
+- **Energy:** The plan includes mentions of oil, gas, and power generation as part of the industrial uses along the riverfront. "In addition to the industry at JAXPORT, other industrial uses along the riverfront include oil and gas, power generation, and cruise terminals."
+- **Natural Resources:** Specific natural resources are not extensively detailed in the provided excerpts.
+
+**Industries and Economic Drivers:**
+- **Key Industries:** The industrial riverfront is an economic opportunity for Jacksonville, with significant investments in terminals, cranes, equipment, and infrastructure improvements. "The industrial waterfront is an economic opportunity for the city as businesses invest in upgraded terminals, cranes and equipment, harbor improvements, modernization, and utility and infrastructure upgrades."
+- **Economic Drivers:** The diverse industrial business sector, deep-water ports, and the presence of logistics and transportation businesses are crucial economic drivers. "One of Jacksonville’s economic advantages is its diverse industrial business sector and the presence of deep-water ports."
+
+### 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 addresses resilience extensively, emphasizing the development of a Climate Action Plan that aligns with Jacksonville’s resilience goals. It highlights the importance of addressing large-scale contributors to climate change, such as greenhouse gas emissions, to reduce climate risks and strengthen resilience. The plan includes actions like retrofitting buildings for energy efficiency, which would also reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The resilience strategy is built around multiple adaptation approaches, focusing on systems, sites, and people to increase Jacksonville’s resilience to climate impacts. Resilience actions are organized to work across neighborhoods, landscapes, and regions, with a vision to proactively adapt, foster healthy communities, and expand opportunities for residents. Key resilience approaches include guiding development to low-risk areas, redesigning infrastructure, and fortifying critical city systems against future threats. 
+
+**Mitigation**
+
+The plan incorporates elements of climate mitigation, primarily through actions that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For example, the Climate Action Plan aims to inventory emissions and develop priority actions to reduce them. Actions like retrofitting buildings for energy efficiency and implementing resilient standards for construction are highlighted as ways to minimize emissions. The plan also mentions the potential for securing federal funding to implement climate actions, which would include mitigation efforts.
+
+**Adaptation**
+
+Adaptation is a core focus of the plan, with specific adaptation actions and approaches detailed. The plan outlines strategies to alter or retrofit buildings to adapt to heat and manage water, redesign infrastructure to reduce urban heat, and enhance open spaces to manage water and discourage development in high-risk flood areas. It emphasizes preparing for future climate threats by improving city systems' response during emergencies and includes the development of an Urban Forest Management Plan to manage climate-adaptive tree species.
+
+**Classification**
+
+The plan can be classified as an **adaptation/resilience dedicated** plan. While it includes elements of mitigation, the primary focus is on building resilience and adapting to climate impacts through comprehensive strategies tailored to Jacksonville’s unique conditions and vulnerabilities.
+
+### 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 scenarios of climate change that the planning jurisdiction will face and for which it is planning climate policies for resilience, mitigation, and adaptation.
+
+### **Scenario Overview**
+
+- **Population Growth and Development Patterns:** 
+  - "If population trends continue, Jacksonville will see more than 685,000 additional residents by 2070, increasing the total population to upwards of 1.6 million." The plan considers the impact of different development patterns on climate risks, highlighting that continued expansion into rural areas would result in "Contemporary Suburbs" dominating the landscape, requiring "significant investment in new roads and other infrastructure," and increasing vulnerability to climate threats (see the Evolving Challenges chapter).
+
+- **Urban Core Focus:**
+  - Another scenario explores focusing growth in the urban core, which currently has a lower density. This scenario suggests that moving 50% of new residents to the urban core could increase the population density significantly, potentially preserving "more than 200 square miles of undeveloped land in the Rural Mosaic."
+
+- **Climate Change Impacts:** 
+  - The plan states that "the Earth’s climate is now changing faster than at any point in the history of modern civilization, resulting in widespread and growing impacts." Without significant GHG mitigation, temperature increases could be as high as 9°F (5°C) by the end of the century, leading to "rising sea levels and increased extreme weather events."
+
+- **Risks and Vulnerabilities:** 
+  - The plan includes a geographic assessment of risks and vulnerabilities associated with four climate threats—flooding, heat, high winds, and wildfires. It also evaluates how these threats overlap with social stressors like poverty and food insecurity.
+
+These scenarios guide the planning jurisdiction in developing climate policies for resilience, mitigation, and adaptation, focusing on strategic infill development, updating land development regulations, and ensuring climate action plans align with resilience goals.
+
+### 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. **Hurricane**
+   - **Description:** Hurricanes are sudden, extreme events that pose significant risks to communities.
+   - **Climate Risks:** Hurricanes may exacerbate existing vulnerabilities by causing infrastructure failure, power outages, and hazardous materials incidents. They can lead to widespread damage and disruption in the community.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Areas with aging infrastructure, economically disadvantaged communities, and those reliant on unreliable transportation are particularly vulnerable.
+
+2. **Flooding**
+   - **Description:** Flooding encompasses both chronic flooding and acute events, such as those caused by hurricanes or heavy rainfall.
+   - **Climate Risks:** Flooding can lead to property damage, displacement, and loss of life. It also poses risks to critical infrastructure and disrupts services.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Communities in floodplains and those with inadequate drainage systems face higher vulnerability. Residential properties and critical facilities are at significant risk.
+
+3. **Extreme Heat**
+   - **Description:** Extreme heat refers to prolonged periods of excessively high temperatures.
+   - **Climate Risks:** Extreme heat can result in health issues, such as heatstroke, especially in vulnerable populations. It also stresses the energy grid and water supply.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Populations with limited access to cooling, such as those in poverty or without reliable transportation, are particularly vulnerable.
+
+4. **High Winds**
+   - **Description:** High winds, often associated with storms, can cause significant damage.
+   - **Climate Risks:** They threaten infrastructure, cause property damage, and pose risks to personal safety.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Areas with poorly maintained infrastructure and those in exposed locations are more vulnerable to high winds.
+
+5. **Wildfire**
+   - **Description:** Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that can spread rapidly and cause extensive damage.
+   - **Climate Risks:** They pose risks to life, property, and the environment. Wildfires can lead to air quality issues and health hazards.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Communities near forested or undeveloped land are more vulnerable to wildfires.
+
+6. **Tornado**
+   - **Description:** Tornadoes are violent windstorms characterized by a twisting, funnel-shaped cloud.
+   - **Climate Risks:** Tornadoes can cause catastrophic damage to buildings and infrastructure, and pose significant safety risks.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Populations in mobile homes or poorly constructed buildings are especially vulnerable.
+
+7. **Extreme Cold**
+   - **Description:** Extreme cold events involve unusually low temperatures that can last for extended periods.
+   - **Climate Risks:** They can lead to health issues such as hypothermia and frostbite, and disrupt services like transportation and energy supply.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Populations without adequate heating or shelter are particularly at risk.
+
+8. **Pandemic**
+   - **Description:** Pandemics are widespread outbreaks of infectious diseases.
+   - **Climate Risks:** They can disrupt healthcare services, cause economic downturns, and exacerbate existing vulnerabilities.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Communities with limited healthcare access and those already facing social inequalities are more vulnerable.
+
+9. **Infrastructure Failure**
+   - **Description:** Infrastructure failure refers to the breakdown of critical systems such as transportation, water supply, and energy.
+   - **Climate Risks:** It can lead to widespread disruption of services and pose safety risks.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Communities reliant on aging or poorly maintained infrastructure are more at risk.
+
+10. **Power Outage**
+    - **Description:** Power outages involve the loss of electrical power over an area.
+    - **Climate Risks:** They can disrupt daily life and services, and pose safety risks, especially during extreme weather.
+    - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Areas with unreliable power supply and those dependent on electronic medical devices are vulnerable.
+
+11. **Supply Chain Disruption**
+    - **Description:** Disruptions in the supply chain can affect the availability of goods and services.
+    - **Climate Risks:** They can lead to shortages of essential items and economic losses.
+    - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Populations dependent on external supplies, such as food and medication, are particularly vulnerable.
+
+12. **Cyber Threat**
+    - **Description:** Cyber threats involve attacks on digital infrastructure and data systems.
+    - **Climate Risks:** They can compromise critical infrastructure, leading to disruptions in services.
+    - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Organizations and entities reliant on digital infrastructure are at risk.
+
+13. **Hazardous Materials Incident**
+    - **Description:** Incidents involving the release of hazardous substances can pose significant health and environmental risks.
+    - **Climate Risks:** They can lead to contamination and pose immediate safety hazards.
+    - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Communities near industrial areas or transportation routes for hazardous materials are particularly vulnerable.
+
+14. **Sea Level Rise**
+    - **Description:** Rising sea levels due to climate change threaten coastal areas.
+    - **Climate Risks:** It leads to increased flooding, saltwater intrusion, and coastal erosion.
+    - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Coastal communities and properties are at significant risk.
+
+15. **Coastal Erosion**
+    - **Description:** Coastal erosion involves the loss of land along coastlines due to natural processes and human activities.
+    - **Climate Risks:** It threatens coastal infrastructure and ecosystems.
+    - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Properties and communities along the coast are highly vulnerable.
+
+16. **Saltwater Intrusion**
+    - **Description:** Saltwater intrusion occurs when saltwater encroaches into freshwater aquifers and surface water bodies.
+    - **Climate Risks:** It can contaminate drinking water supplies and agricultural resources.
+    - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Coastal regions dependent on groundwater are particularly at risk.
+
+17. **Groundwater Threats**
+    - **Description:** Threats to groundwater include contamination and depletion.
+    - **Climate Risks:** They can lead to water shortages and quality issues.
+    - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Communities reliant on groundwater for drinking and agriculture are vulnerable.
+
+18. **Urban Heat Island Effect**
+    - **Description:** The urban heat island effect refers to higher temperatures in urban areas compared to surrounding rural areas.
+    - **Climate Risks:** It exacerbates heat-related health issues and increases energy demand.
+    - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Urban populations, especially those without access to cooling, are more vulnerable.
+
+19. **Drought**
+    - **Description:** Droughts involve prolonged periods of low precipitation leading to water shortages.
+    - **Climate Risks:** They impact water supply, agriculture, and ecosystems.
+    - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Regions reliant on consistent water supply and agriculture are particularly at risk.
+
+### 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. **Resilience Option: Incorporate resilience considerations into future land use planning.**
+
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Flooding, Sea Level Rise, Chronic Flooding, Housing Instability
+   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:**
+     - **Timeframe:** Immediate (2025), Short-Term (2030), Medium-Term (2035), Long-Term (2050)
+     - **Relative Cost:** $ (10,000s), $$ (100,000s), $$$ (1,000,000s), $$$$ (10,000,000s)
+     - **Location:** Citywide, with a focus on areas at lower risk of flooding and well-connected to infrastructure.
+   - **Other Attributes:** 
+     - Promotes infill development to reduce urban sprawl and protect open spaces.
+     - Supports increased density in areas with existing infrastructure.
+     - Aims to reduce travel distances, enable diverse modes of transportation, and make multi-unit housing accessible.
+
+2. **Resilience Option: Manage publicly owned bulkhead heights and set height standards for privately owned bulkheads.**
+
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Flooding, Sea Level Rise
+   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:**
+     - **Relative Cost:** Medium-Term implementation with significant financial investment ($$$$)
+   - **Other Attributes:**
+     - Ensures technical and financial feasibility of shoreline protection.
+     - Supports long-term ecosystem service benefits through nature-based solutions.
+
+3. **Resilience Option: Improve digital security of critical assets and infrastructure from cyberattacks.**
+
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Cyber Threat
+   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:**
+     - **Timeframe:** Short-Term
+     - **Relative Cost:** $$ (100,000s)
+   - **Other Attributes:**
+     - Strengthens infrastructure resilience by enhancing digital security measures.
+
+4. **Resilience Option: Strengthen emergency response and evacuation plans.**
+
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Hurricanes, Extreme Heat, Freeze Events
+   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:**
+     - **Timeframe:** Immediate
+     - **Relative Cost:** $ (10,000s)
+   - **Other Attributes:**
+     - Refines hurricane evacuation zones and automates flood alert signage.
+     - Creates plans for extreme weather events to enhance community safety.
+
+5. **Resilience Option: Strengthen Jacksonville’s lifelines and supply chains.**
+
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Supply Chain Disruption
+   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:**
+     - **Timeframe:** Short-Term
+     - **Relative Cost:** $ (10,000s)
+   - **Other Attributes:**
+     - Ensures adequate resource stockpiles through partnerships with critical service providers.
+     - Maintains commerce through partnerships with port and agencies.
+
+6. **Resilience Option: Expand retrofit programs for residential and commercial buildings.**
+
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Extreme Heat, Storm Fortification, Flooding
+   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:**
+     - **Medium-Term implementation with significant investment ($$$$)**
+   - **Other Attributes:**
+     - Leverages federal funding for community awareness on floodproofing, heat, and energy upgrades.
+     - Partners with building owners for large-scale retrofits like green roofs.
+
+7. **Resilience Option: Implement resilient standards and codes for construction.**
+
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** High Winds, Flooding
+   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:**
+     - **Medium-Term implementation with moderate cost ($$$)**
+   - **Other Attributes:**
+     - Promotes building resilience standards and compliance with Florida Building Code.
+     - Develops design standards for riverfront properties to accommodate flooding.
+
+8. **Resilience Option: Conduct research and analyses to identify suitable waterfront edges for natural and nature-based solutions.**
+
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Shoreline Erosion
+   - **Cost, Timeframe, and Location:**
+     - **Long-Term implementation with substantial investment ($$$$)**
+   - **Other Attributes:**
+     - Utilizes a data-driven approach to prioritize stabilization solutions like oyster reefs and salt marsh restoration.
+     - Supports hybrid gray-green infrastructure where hardening is necessary.
+
+These resilience options collectively aim to enhance Jacksonville's ability to manage climate threats while considering economic, environmental, and infrastructural factors.
+
+### Question: What mitigation options does the plan identify? For each identified mitigation option, summarize the information provided in the plan regarding cost, timing, location, and other important attributes.
+**Answer:**
+The plan identifies several **mitigation options**. Here is a summary of the information provided regarding cost, timing, location, and other important attributes:
+
+1. **Expand Retrofit Programs for Residential and Commercial Buildings**  
+   - **Cost:** $$$ (1,000,000s)  
+   - **Timing:** Medium-Term (2035)  
+   - **Location:** Not specifically mentioned  
+   - **Attributes:** The plan aims to improve building energy performance, storm fortification, cooling, and stormwater detention. Specific sub-actions include leveraging federal funding to improve community awareness of upgrades and partnering with downtown building owners for larger-scale retrofits like green roofs and shading.  
+   - **Implementation Partners:** JEA, CDCs, LISC, SJRWM, Parks, DIA, HOAs, Academia  
+   - **Potential Funding Mechanisms:** CIP  
+
+2. **Implement Resilient Standards and Codes for Existing and New Construction**  
+   - **Cost:** $$ (100,000s)  
+   - **Timing:** Medium-Term (2035)  
+   - **Location:** Not specifically mentioned  
+   - **Attributes:** This includes identifying and promoting standards that improve building and roof resilience to high winds, increasing compliance with Florida Building Code standards, and developing design standards for riverfront properties to accommodate flooding.  
+   - **Implementation Partners:** Parks, Public Works, Tree Commission, Greenscape  
+   - **Potential Funding Mechanisms:** CIP  
+
+3. **Update Public Works Design Standards to Account for Climate Change Impacts**  
+   - **Cost:** $$ (100,000s)  
+   - **Timing:** Immediate (2025)  
+   - **Location:** Not specifically mentioned  
+   - **Attributes:** This involves aligning infrastructure specifications and updating details and specifications for street designs, incorporating green infrastructure into drainage specifications.  
+   - **Implementation Partners:** Public Works, JEA, Subdivision Standards and Policy Advisory Committee, Context Sensitive Streets Committee  
+   - **Potential Funding Mechanisms:** Resilience Office  
+
+4. **Increase and Safeguard the Supply of Affordable Housing in Low-Risk and Well-Connected Neighborhoods**  
+   - **Cost:** $$$ (1,000,000s)  
+   - **Timing:** Short-Term (2030)  
+   - **Location:** Low-risk areas  
+   - **Attributes:** The plan includes expanding property acquisitions and affordable housing development, and safeguarding affordable housing by securing heirs’ property rights.  
+   - **Implementation Partners:** JCLT, LISC, CDCs  
+   - **Potential Funding Mechanisms:** CIP  
+
+These options focus on increasing building resilience, updating infrastructure standards, and ensuring housing availability in low-risk areas, all aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing the city's ability to withstand climate impacts.
+
+### Question: What mitigation options does the plan identify? For each identified mitigation option, summarize the information provided in the plan regarding cost, timeframe, location, and other important attributes.
+**Answer:**
+The plan outlines several mitigation options with associated costs, timeframes, and other attributes:
+
+1. **Expand Retrofit Programs for Residential and Commercial Buildings:**
+   - **Cost:** $$$ (1,000,000s)
+   - **Timeframe:** Medium-Term (2035)
+   - **Attributes:** The plan aims to improve building energy performance, storm fortification, cooling, and stormwater detention. It includes leveraging federal funding to improve community awareness of floodproofing and energy upgrades. (*Accommodate 21*)
+
+2. **Implement Resilient Standards and Codes for Construction:**
+   - **Cost:** $$ (100,000s)
+   - **Timeframe:** Medium-Term (2035)
+   - **Attributes:** Focuses on promoting standards for building resilience to high winds and increasing compliance with Florida Building Code standards, particularly on retrofits. (*Accommodate 22*)
+
+3. **Develop a Green Infrastructure Program:**
+   - **Cost:** $$ (100,000s)
+   - **Timeframe:** Medium-Term (2035)
+   - **Attributes:** Based on stormwater science and data to enhance resilience. (*Transform 9*)
+
+4. **Update Public Works Design Standards:**
+   - **Cost:** $$ (100,000s)
+   - **Timeframe:** Immediate (2025)
+   - **Attributes:** Aligns infrastructure specifications to support resilient infrastructure development and incorporates green infrastructure features. (*Transform 5*)
+
+5. **Expand Jacksonville’s Tree Canopy:**
+   - **Cost:** $$ (100,000s)
+   - **Timeframe:** Medium-Term (2035)
+   - **Attributes:** Involves planting climate-adaptive trees and developing an Urban Forest Management Plan. (*Transform 10*)
+
+6. **Support Water and Energy Utilities:**
+   - **Cost:** $ (10,000s)
+   - **Timeframe:** Immediate (2025)
+   - **Attributes:** Ensures utilities can meet future demands and improve energy resilience in neighborhoods. (*Transform 11*)
+
+These options are part of broader strategies to enhance resilience and address climate change impacts through infrastructure improvements, policy changes, and community engagement.
+
+### 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:**
+Based on the content provided from the plan, the following adaptation options are identified:
+
+1. **Expand Retrofit Programs for Buildings**
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Heat, Storms, and Water Management
+   - **Attributes:** 
+     - **Location:** Parcel level
+     - **Actions Include:** Improve building energy performance, storm fortification, cooling, and stormwater detention (Adaptation Actions | Systems Resilient Jacksonville).
+  
+2. **Implement Resilient Standards and Codes for Construction**
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** General Resilience to Climate Threats
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Actions Include:** Establish standards for existing and new construction to enhance resilience (Adaptation Actions | Systems Resilient Jacksonville).
+
+3. **Maximize Resilience of City-Owned Buildings**
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** General Resilience to Climate Threats
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Location:** City-owned buildings and assets (Adaptation Actions | Systems Resilient Jacksonville).
+
+4. **Invest in Stormwater Management Capacity in Parks**
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Stormwater Management and Urban Heat
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Location:** Existing parks
+     - **Actions Include:** Increase stormwater management capacity and reduce urban heat (Adaptation Actions | Systems Resilient Jacksonville).
+
+5. **Repurpose Vacant Land for Resilience Goals**
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** General Resilience
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Actions Include:** Use vacant land to support resilience goals (Adaptation Actions | Systems Resilient Jacksonville).
+
+6. **Retrofit Parking Lots and Impervious Surfaces**
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Urban Heat and Stormwater Management
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Actions Include:** Reduce urban heat and increase stormwater infiltration and storage (Adaptation Actions | Systems Resilient Jacksonville).
+
+7. **Harden Vulnerable Critical Assets**
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Hazard Mitigation
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Actions Include:** Mitigate damage from hazards and ensure continuity of operations (Adaptation Actions | Systems Resilient Jacksonville).
+
+8. **Develop Urban Forest Management Plan**
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Air Quality, Stormwater, and Urban Heat
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Actions Include:** Guide management and care of urban forests to increase benefits from trees (Adaptation Actions | Systems Resilient Jacksonville).
+
+9. **Plant Climate-Adaptive Trees**
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Urban Heat and Ecosystem Value
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Actions Include:** Increase shade and ecosystem value, select species tolerant to changing climate conditions (Adaptation Actions | Systems Resilient Jacksonville).
+
+For each option, the specific costs and timeframes are generally categorized as immediate (2025), short-term (2030), medium-term (2035), or long-term (2050) with relative cost estimates ranging from $ (10,000s) to $$$$ (10,000,000s).
+
+### 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 to advance climate justice. Here are the details:
+
+1. **Urban Heat Islands & Equity**
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Extreme heat and urban heat islands.
+   - **Areas or Populations with Most Climate Vulnerability:** The plan highlights that lower-income communities and communities of color are disproportionately exposed to urban heat islands. This is due to historic discriminatory housing and land use practices, such as redlining, which resulted in these communities having fewer trees and more pavement compared to wealthier and predominantly White neighborhoods. *"Research across hundreds of U.S. cities shows that lower-income communities and communities of color are disproportionately exposed to urban heat islands."* (Extreme Heat)
+
+2. **Cooling Strategies in Historically Marginalized Communities**
+   - **Climate Threat Addressed:** Extreme heat.
+   - **Areas or Populations with Most Climate Vulnerability:** The plan emphasizes an equitable approach that prioritizes investments in historically marginalized communities to reduce disparities in urban heat islands. It notes that historically redlined communities were found to be significantly hotter than other areas. *"As Jacksonville works to advance cooling strategies like planting more trees, an equitable approach that prioritizes investments in historically marginalized communities can begin to reduce these disparities in urban heat islands."* (Extreme Heat)
+
+### 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:**
+**1. Climate Policy: Fortify City-owned assets, such as evacuation roads and bridges.**
+
+- **Climate Threat Addressed:**
+  - The policy is addressing multiple climate threats including high wind events, storm surge, and extreme heat events. These threats could potentially compromise critical infrastructure such as evacuation roads and bridges.
+
+- **Resilience, Mitigation, or Adaptation Option:**
+  - The policy proposes fortifying city-owned assets as a resilience option to mitigate damage from hazards and ensure continuity of operations. This includes measures such as flood-proofing, elevating, or other hardening methods.
+
+- **Why it May Cause Inadvertent Maladaptation:**
+  - Fortification of infrastructure can be expensive and time-consuming, and if not prioritized correctly, it may divert resources from other essential resilience measures. This focus on hardening infrastructure could lead to neglecting softer, more adaptive approaches that might be more effective in the long term. Additionally, if fortification measures are not based on the best available data and fail to consider the full range of future climate conditions, they may not provide the intended protection, leading to maladaptation.
+
+**2. Climate Policy: Develop design guidelines for climate-adaptive and low-impact new subdivisions, neighborhoods, and planned developments.**
+
+- **Climate Threat Addressed:**
+  - The policy addresses threats such as flooding, sea level rise, chronic flooding, and the urban heat island effect.
+
+- **Resilience, Mitigation, or Adaptation Option:**
+  - This is an adaptation option aimed at reducing vulnerability to flooding and heat hazards. It involves developing new guidelines for tree cover, impervious surface coverage, resilient materials, and maximum floor area ratios.
+
+- **Why it May Cause Inadvertent Maladaptation:**
+  - While the intention is to create climate-adaptive new developments, these guidelines might inadvertently lead to maladaptation if they are not flexible enough to accommodate future changes in climate conditions. For example, rigid guidelines could result in developments that are not easily adaptable to unforeseen climate impacts, potentially leading to increased vulnerability over time. Additionally, if these guidelines are not implemented evenly or equitably, they could exacerbate social inequalities, leaving some communities more vulnerable than others.
+
+### 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:**
+The provided document does not specify exact metrics, units, or concrete goals for measuring the success or failure of each adaptation, resilience, and mitigation option. However, it does outline various plans and strategies that imply the establishment of goals and evaluation criteria. Here are some related details mentioned in the document:
+
+- **Urban Forest Management Plan:** The plan highlights the potential benefits of trees, such as improving air quality and reducing energy needed to cool buildings, but does not specify metrics or units for these impacts.
+
+- **Vision Zero Action Plan:** This plan aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2035. It requires identifying recommended countermeasures, policies, actionable items, a prioritized “high-injury” corridor network, and measurable short- and long-term performance targets. However, specific metrics or units are not detailed.
+
+- **Climate Action Plans:** These plans will inventory greenhouse gas emissions in the Jacksonville region and develop priority actions to reduce them, but specific metrics or units for tracking emission reductions are not mentioned.
+
+The document emphasizes the importance of collaboration, planning, and monitoring but lacks specific quantifiable metrics or deadlines for tracking the outcomes of the plans and actions.
+
+### Question: Generate a table that summarizes the following features from the document: Location/City Name, Population, Threats Identified, Measures Identified
+**Answer:**
+| **Feature**       | **Details**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
+|-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| **Location/City Name** | Jacksonville                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
+| **Population**    | "Jacksonville is a city that is constantly evolving and is poised to adapt again to meet future challenges. The city’s population has grown to over ten times what it was a century ago to nearly one million people today. If trends continue, Jacksonville will grow to 1.6 million residents by 2070." (Executive Summary) |
+| **Threats Identified** | - Flooding  - Heat  - High Winds  - Wildfires  - Sea Level Rise  - Chronic Flooding  - Coastal Erosion  - Saltwater Intrusion  - Groundwater Threats  - Urban Heat Island Effect  - Drought  - Aging Infrastructure  - Economic Downturn  - Poverty  - Social Inequality  - Lack of Reliable Transportation  - Housing Instability  - Food Insecurity  - Lack of Healthcare  - Chronic and Infectious Disease  - Social Isolation (Evolving Challenges) |
+| **Measures Identified** | - Develop a geographic assessment of exposure, vulnerability, and risks associated with climate threats. - Identify resilience opportunities for each Development Type. - Implement actions across Systems, Sites, and People. - Enhance resilience by guiding safe and connected new development to areas of low risk. - Transform infrastructure design and maintenance. - Conserve open space and discourage development in high flood risk areas. - Fortify critical city systems and improve emergency response. - Retrofit vulnerable buildings and environments. - Relocate assets in areas with repetitive flooding and streamline residential buyout programs. - Strengthen citywide response to extreme heat, improve housing, and community cohesion. - Invest in youth, job creation, and business development. (Adaptation Actions, Place-Based Strategies) |

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+### 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:**
+**Planning Jurisdiction: City of Los Angeles**
+
+**Location and Population:**
+- Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the most populous state in the U.S., with a population of over four million people. The city covers an area of 469 square miles. 
+
+**Demographics:**
+- The population of Los Angeles is diverse, with 37.8% of the population being foreign-born. The city values opportunity, imagination, and diversity, and is home to a blend of cultures, beliefs, traditions, languages, and cuisine.
+- The median household income is $51,538, with 22% of the population living in poverty. Additionally, 62% of the population are renters.
+
+**Key Infrastructure:**
+- **Airports:** Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the fourth busiest airport in the world and the second in the U.S., servicing over 80.9 million passengers and more than 2.2 million tons of freight and mail in 2016.
+- **Seaports:** The Port of Los Angeles is the largest container port in the western hemisphere, facilitating $272 billion in trade during 2016.
+- **Utilities:** The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is the largest municipal utility in the country, with a 7,880 megawatt electric capacity, serving an average of 438 million gallons of water per day.
+
+**Geographic Features:**
+- Los Angeles is characterized by its blue skies, pristine beaches, and a rich culture of diversity. The city is a global destination known for its vibrant cultural and economic activities.
+
+**Local Climate and Water Challenges:**
+- The region faces challenges related to climate change and aging infrastructure, with vulnerabilities to earthquakes, floods, heatwaves, and fires.
+- There is a specific focus on water reliability, with efforts to implement stormwater projects that reduce pollution and capture local water supply, recognizing the long-term impacts of climate change on the region's water reliability.
+
+**Energy Production and Natural Resources:**
+- The city is transitioning to a 100% renewable energy supply. Efforts are ongoing to modernize the power grid infrastructure and integrate clean energy sources, with plans to replace more than 70% of the existing power supply in the next 15 years.
+
+**Industries and Economic Drivers:**
+- The Los Angeles regional GDP is $1 trillion, with significant contributions from tourism (47.3 million visitors in 2016). The city is an economic hub known for its entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, fostering a world-class cultural and economic environment.
+
+**Local Climate:**
+- The document emphasizes the importance of resilience to climate change impacts, including sea level rise and extreme weather events, with a focus on preparing for the "next Big One," whether it's an earthquake, flood, heatwave, or other disasters.
+
+### 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 places a strong emphasis on resilience, as seen in its numerous actions and goals aimed at building resilience across various sectors. Key initiatives include integrating resilience principles into government systems, requiring resilience as a guiding principle for land use decisions, and making resilience-building a permanent part of city services. The plan states, "When key resilience values like adaptability, flexibility, and resourcefulness are integrated into a local government’s services and systems, they improve how the city functions" (Chapter 3). 
+
+**Mitigation:**
+
+Mitigation is addressed through efforts such as transitioning to zero-emissions technology at the Port of L.A., transitioning to fossil-fuel-free streets, and modernizing the power grid to expand renewable energy. These actions are aimed at reducing emissions and improving air quality. One of the stated goals is to "transition to zero-emissions technology at the Port of L.A. to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and build disaster resilience" (Chapter 4).
+
+**Adaptation:**
+
+Adaptation is a significant focus of the plan, with actions such as developing an urban heat vulnerability index, incorporating sea level rise modeling into local plans, and expanding and protecting water sources to reduce dependence on imported water. The plan emphasizes using climate science to develop adaptation strategies consistent with the Paris Climate Agreement, as noted in the goal to "ensure climate resilience and adaptation planning is robust and consistent with the Paris Climate Agreement" (Chapter 4).
+
+**Classification:**
+
+Based on the strong emphasis on resilience and adaptation, alongside the inclusion of mitigation efforts, the plan can be classified as an **adaptation/resilience dedicated plan**.
+
+### 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 the planning jurisdiction will face. The City of Los Angeles anticipates experiencing accelerated sea level rise, with projections of one to two feet over the next 30 years and six feet or more by the end of the century. This increase is expected to impact coastal infrastructure, ports, and beaches, leading to flooding during high tides, increased coastal erosion, potential for landslides, and saltwater contamination of freshwater sources. The plan also highlights that many coastal communities face socioeconomic challenges, with vulnerabilities due to "lower per capita income and linguistic isolation," as well as "older housing stock and the high percentage of renters" in areas like Venice. The plan acknowledges that higher sea levels will exacerbate the severity of climate impacts like severe storms. It mentions that climate change is creating hazards such as "extreme heat, drought, severe weather, and coastal flooding that pose significant environmental, social, and economic risks for cities" and that the City is developing a roadmap for climate action planning consistent with the Paris Climate Agreement to mitigate these hazards and protect residents. (Sections: SHOCKS/STRESSES, GOAL 12: USE CLIMATE SCIENCE TO DEVELOP ADAPTATION STRATEGIES)
+
+### 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. **Climate Change**
+   - **Description:** Climate change is presented as a stressor that exacerbates other risks, impacting Los Angeles' ability to sustain and strengthen its resilience. It is described as a shift in weather patterns and temperatures primarily caused by human activities.
+   - **Climate Risks:** The risks include increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events that can impact infrastructure and public health.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** The general population is vulnerable, particularly those already facing inequities, as climate change can amplify existing stresses.
+
+2. **Air Quality/Pollution**
+   - **Description:** Air quality and pollution are identified as stressors affecting residents' health and well-being.
+   - **Climate Risks:** Poor air quality can lead to health issues, reduced life expectancy, and increased healthcare costs.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Vulnerable populations include those in areas with high pollution levels, often low-income communities.
+
+3. **Urban Heat Island**
+   - **Description:** The urban heat island effect is the increased heat experienced in urban areas compared to rural surroundings.
+   - **Climate Risks:** It leads to higher temperatures, especially during heatwaves, increasing energy demand for cooling and health risks.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Communities with fewer trees and green spaces are more vulnerable to this effect.
+
+4. **Extreme Heat**
+   - **Description:** Extreme heat refers to unusually high temperatures that can occur more frequently due to climate change.
+   - **Climate Risks:** It poses health risks, particularly heat-related illnesses and deaths.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Populations at risk include the elderly, young children, and those with preexisting health conditions.
+
+5. **Drought**
+   - **Description:** Drought refers to prolonged periods of low rainfall, affecting water supply and agriculture.
+   - **Climate Risks:** It threatens water security, agricultural productivity, and increases the risk of wildfires.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Areas dependent on imported water and agricultural regions are particularly vulnerable.
+
+6. **Severe Weather and Flooding**
+   - **Description:** Severe weather includes storms and heavy rainfall events that can lead to flooding.
+   - **Climate Risks:** It can damage infrastructure, displace populations, and disrupt economic activities.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Low-lying areas and neighborhoods near water bodies face higher flood risks.
+
+7. **Sea Level Rise**
+   - **Description:** Sea level rise is the gradual increase in the level of the world's oceans due to climate change.
+   - **Climate Risks:** It increases the risk of coastal flooding, erosion, and saltwater contamination of freshwater sources.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Coastal communities, especially low-income neighborhoods around the Port of Los Angeles, are highly vulnerable.
+
+8. **Extreme Cold**
+   - **Description:** Extreme cold refers to unusually low temperatures that can occur alongside other climate impacts.
+   - **Climate Risks:** It poses risks to health, infrastructure, and can strain energy resources.
+   - **Vulnerable Areas/Populations:** Vulnerable populations include the homeless and those without adequate heating resources.
+
+### 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:**
+The plan identifies several resilience options, addressing various climate threats. Below, each option is summarized according to the specific climate threat it addresses, along with details on cost, timeframe, location, and other important attributes:
+
+1. **Urban Heat Vulnerability Index and Mitigation Plan**
+   - **Climate Threat:** Addresses higher temperatures and more frequent extreme heat.
+   - **Details on Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** The development of an Urban Heat Vulnerability Index and Mitigation Plan is a long-term action, specifically aimed at preparing for increased temperatures and extreme heat events. There are no explicit cost details provided in the summary.
+   - **Other Important Attributes:** The initiative involves the creation of tools to evaluate heat risk, which may include considerations of socioeconomic factors and infrastructural vulnerabilities. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+2. **Neighborhood Retrofit Pilot Program**
+   - **Climate Threat:** Prepares for higher temperatures.
+   - **Details on Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** The program is a long-term initiative intended to test cooling strategies in neighborhoods. There are no specific cost or location details provided.
+   - **Other Important Attributes:** This pilot program aims to explore and implement various cooling strategies within neighborhoods, which may involve infrastructural modifications and community engagement. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+3. **Tree Planting in Communities**
+   - **Climate Threat:** Addresses the urban heat island effect by growing a more equitable tree canopy.
+   - **Details on Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** The plan is to plant trees by 2028 in communities with fewer trees. There are no specific cost details provided.
+   - **Other Important Attributes:** This initiative focuses on environmental equity and aims to improve urban canopy coverage, which can have positive effects on air quality and community well-being. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+4. **Water Source Expansion and Protection**
+   - **Climate Threat:** Reduces dependence on imported water and strengthens the city's local water supply in the face of potential drought.
+   - **Details on Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** This long-term action involves protecting and expanding water sources, especially in critical areas. Specific cost and location details are not provided.
+   - **Other Important Attributes:** By increasing local water resilience, this option also considers infrastructural and environmental sustainability. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+5. **Flood Risk Management**
+   - **Climate Threat:** Addresses flood risk through policy, communication, and infrastructure planning.
+   - **Details on Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** Proactively managing flood risk is a long-term initiative aiming to adapt infrastructure and policies accordingly. There are no specific cost details provided.
+   - **Other Important Attributes:** Includes infrastructural adjustments and improved communication strategies to mitigate flood impacts. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+6. **Zero-Emissions Technology Transition at the Port of L.A.**
+   - **Climate Threat:** Aims to reduce emissions and improve air quality, which in turn builds disaster resilience.
+   - **Details on Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** This transition is a long-term action focusing on the Port of L.A. There are no specific cost details provided.
+   - **Other Important Attributes:** This initiative aligns with broader climate goals, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+7. **Sea Level Rise Modeling in Local Plans**
+   - **Climate Threat:** Addresses the threat of sea level rise.
+   - **Details on Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** Incorporating sea level rise modeling into local plans is a long-term action. Specific cost and location details are not provided.
+   - **Other Important Attributes:** This strategy involves updating local plans to reflect future sea level scenarios, which is crucial for coastal infrastructure resilience. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+8. **Neighborhood Cooling Center Program**
+   - **Climate Threat:** Addresses extreme heat conditions.
+   - **Details on Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** The expansion of the cooling center program is a long-term initiative. Cost details are not specified.
+   - **Other Important Attributes:** This program aims to provide immediate relief during extreme heat events, which is critical for vulnerable populations. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+9. **Stormwater Projects**
+   - **Climate Threat:** Aims to reduce pollution and capture local water supply.
+   - **Details on Cost, Timeframe, and Location:** This is a long-term action, though specific cost details are not provided.
+   - **Other Important Attributes:** These projects not only enhance water quality but also contribute to local water availability, integrating environmental and infrastructural benefits. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+Each resilience option is designed to address specific climate threats, with a focus on long-term sustainability and adaptability, though explicit cost details are generally not provided in the summaries.
+
+### 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:**
+The plan identifies several mitigation options, each with specific attributes related to cost, timing, location, and other important aspects:
+
+1. **Transition to Zero-Emissions Technology at the Port of L.A.**
+   - **Summary:** The plan aims to reduce emissions and improve air quality by transitioning to zero-emissions technology at the Port of Los Angeles.
+   - **Timing:** Not specified.
+   - **Location:** Port of Los Angeles.
+   - **Other Attributes:** This action is also intended to build disaster resilience. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+2. **Transition to Fossil-Fuel-Free Streets**
+   - **Summary:** The City aims to fight air pollution and tackle climate change by transitioning streets to be fossil-fuel-free.
+   - **Timing:** Not specified.
+   - **Location:** Citywide.
+   - **Other Attributes:** This effort supports global climate change mitigation goals. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+3. **Develop a Clean Energy and Smart Grid Infrastructure**
+   - **Summary:** The plan discusses developing clean energy and smart grid infrastructure to ensure reliability against future climate impacts and hazards.
+   - **Timing:** Not specified.
+   - **Location:** Citywide.
+   - **Other Attributes:** The infrastructure is intended to be reliable in the face of future climate impacts. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+4. **Expand Combined Solar and Energy Storage Pilots**
+   - **Summary:** The City plans to expand pilots for combined solar and energy storage.
+   - **Timing:** Not specified.
+   - **Location:** Not specified.
+   - **Other Attributes:** This option supports energy resilience and sustainability. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+5. **Expand Electric Fleets, Charging Infrastructure, and Energy Backup**
+   - **Summary:** This strategy involves expanding electric vehicle fleets, charging infrastructure, and energy backup to reduce emissions.
+   - **Timing:** Not specified.
+   - **Location:** Citywide.
+   - **Other Attributes:** Supports emergency and response services through reduced emissions. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+6. **Leverage Flood Mitigation Infrastructure**
+   - **Summary:** The plan involves using flood infrastructure to enhance local water availability, addressing multiple goals like drought alleviation.
+   - **Timing:** Long Term.
+   - **Location:** Los Angeles River and City watersheds.
+   - **Other Attributes:** Supports flood protection and additional water storage for emergencies. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+7. **Implement Stormwater Projects**
+   - **Summary:** Projects aimed at reducing pollution and capturing local water supply.
+   - **Timing:** Not specified.
+   - **Location:** Not specified.
+   - **Other Attributes:** Supports local water supply and reduces pollution. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+The document does not provide specific cost information for these mitigation options but highlights their strategic importance, locations, and intended benefits.
+
+### 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, each with specific attributes regarding cost, timeframe, location, and other important characteristics:
+
+1. **Transition to Zero-Emissions Technology at the Port of L.A.**
+   - **Timeframe:** Not specified.
+   - **Location:** Port of Los Angeles.
+   - **Attributes:** This initiative aims to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and build disaster resilience. The transition involves adopting zero-emissions technology, which is part of broader efforts to mitigate climate change impacts and improve environmental conditions in and around the port. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+2. **Transition to Fossil-Fuel-Free Streets**
+   - **Timeframe:** Not specified.
+   - **Location:** Citywide.
+   - **Attributes:** This action is part of the city's strategy to fight air pollution and address the global threat of climate change. It involves transitioning city streets to fossil-fuel-free options, which will help reduce GHG emissions and improve air quality. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+3. **Expand Combined Solar and Energy Storage Pilots**
+   - **Timeframe:** Not specified.
+   - **Location:** Citywide.
+   - **Attributes:** This initiative aims to enhance the city's clean energy infrastructure. By expanding solar and energy storage pilots, the city seeks to increase the reliability of its energy supply and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. This is part of efforts to build a more sustainable and resilient energy system. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+4. **Develop a Clean Energy and Smart Grid Infrastructure**
+   - **Timeframe:** Not specified.
+   - **Location:** Citywide.
+   - **Attributes:** The goal is to create a reliable energy infrastructure that can withstand future climate impacts and hazards. This involves integrating clean energy sources and smart grid technologies to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+5. **Implement Stormwater Projects that Reduce Pollution and Capture Local Water Supply**
+   - **Timeframe:** Not specified.
+   - **Location:** Citywide.
+   - **Attributes:** These projects aim to manage stormwater more effectively by reducing pollution and enhancing local water supply. This contributes to environmental sustainability and resilience against climate impacts such as flooding and water scarcity. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+6. **Leverage Airport Modernization at Los Angeles World Airports**
+   - **Timeframe:** Not specified.
+   - **Location:** Los Angeles World Airports.
+   - **Attributes:** The modernization efforts are intended to increase resilience and reduce emissions. This involves incorporating sustainable practices and technologies into airport operations, contributing to broader climate mitigation goals. (*Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area*)
+
+The plan emphasizes the integration of sustainability and resilience principles across various sectors to effectively mitigate the impacts of climate change and reduce emissions.
+
+### 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:**
+The plan identifies several adaptation options as follows:
+
+1. **Develop an Urban Heat Vulnerability Index and Mitigation Plan**
+
+   - **Climate Threat:** Higher temperatures and more frequent extreme heat.
+   - **Attributes:** 
+     - **Timeframe:** Not specified in detail.
+     - **Other Important Attributes:** The plan is to prepare for higher temperatures and more frequent extreme heat. (_Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area_)
+
+2. **Neighborhood Retrofit Pilot Program**
+
+   - **Climate Threat:** Higher temperatures.
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Timeframe:** Not specified in detail.
+     - **Other Important Attributes:** This pilot program will test cooling strategies that prepare for higher temperatures. (_Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area_)
+
+3. **Plant Trees in Communities with Fewer Trees**
+
+   - **Climate Threat:** None directly specified, but implies addressing urban heat and providing equitable tree canopy cover.
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Timeframe:** By 2028.
+     - **Location:** Communities with fewer trees.
+     - **Other Important Attributes:** Aims to grow a more equitable tree canopy. (_Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area_)
+
+4. **Expand and Protect Water Sources**
+
+   - **Climate Threat:** Dependence on imported water.
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Timeframe:** Not specified in detail.
+     - **Other Important Attributes:** Aims to strengthen the city's local water supply. (_Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area_)
+
+5. **Proactively Address Flood Risk**
+
+   - **Climate Threat:** Flood risk.
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Timeframe:** Not specified in detail.
+     - **Other Important Attributes:** Involves policy, communication, and infrastructure planning to address flood risk. (_Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area_)
+
+6. **Incorporate Sea Level Rise Modeling into Local Plans**
+
+   - **Climate Threat:** Sea level rise.
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Timeframe:** Not specified in detail.
+     - **Other Important Attributes:** Incorporating leading science, modeling, and policy guidance into planning efforts in neighborhoods impacted by projected sea level rise. (_Appendix A: Summary of Actions by Chapter_)
+
+7. **Identify Strategies to Reduce Pollution in the Los Angeles River System**
+
+   - **Climate Threat:** Pollution.
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Timeframe:** Not specified in detail.
+     - **Other Important Attributes:** Reducing pollution in the Los Angeles River system is part of climate and emergency preparedness efforts. (_Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area_)
+
+8. **Expand Climate and Emergency Preparedness Throughout the Local Food System**
+
+   - **Climate Threat:** Not specified directly, but implies threats to food systems due to climate change.
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Timeframe:** Not specified in detail.
+     - **Other Important Attributes:** Part of a broader strategy to integrate climate and emergency preparedness. (_Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area_)
+
+9. **Develop a Strategy to Sustain the Region’s Biodiversity and Tree Health**
+
+   - **Climate Threat:** Long-term ecological resilience.
+   - **Attributes:**
+     - **Timeframe:** Not specified in detail.
+     - **Other Important Attributes:** Aims to support long-term ecological resilience. (_Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area_)
+
+These adaptation options reflect the planning jurisdiction's effort to address various climate threats through strategic initiatives, though the document does not always specify detailed information regarding cost or location.
+
+### 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 targeting vulnerable populations or areas. Here are the policies:
+
+### **1. Urban Heat Vulnerability Index and Mitigation Plan**
+- **Climate Threat:** "Higher temperatures and more frequent extreme heat" (Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area, Goal 6).
+- **Vulnerable Populations/Areas:** The plan aims to "engage with the public health community to incorporate a method for identifying populations most at risk of heat-related health problems" (Resilient Los Angeles, Goal 6).
+
+### **2. Neighborhood Retrofit Pilot Program**
+- **Climate Threat:** "Higher temperatures" (Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area, Goal 6).
+- **Vulnerable Populations/Areas:** The program focuses on "community empowerment tools" and "community action and behavior changes" to support vulnerable neighborhoods (Resilient Los Angeles, Goal 6).
+
+### **3. Tree Planting to Grow an Equitable Tree Canopy**
+- **Climate Threat:** "Increasing heat" and "poor air quality" (Resilient Los Angeles, Goal 6).
+- **Vulnerable Populations/Areas:** The policy targets "communities with low tree canopy cover" which also tend to be "burdened by poor air quality, higher risk of heat- and pollution-related health risks, and lower average household incomes" (Resilient Los Angeles, Goal 6).
+
+These policies aim to mitigate climate threats such as extreme heat and air pollution, focusing on communities that are most vulnerable to these impacts due to socioeconomic and environmental factors.
+
+### 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 document, the following potential unforeseen maladaptive climate policies can be identified:
+
+### **1. Transition to Zero-Emissions Technology at the Port of L.A.**
+
+- **Climate Threat Addressed:**
+  - Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the Port of Los Angeles.
+  
+- **Resilience, Mitigation, or Adaptation Option:**
+  - "Leverage clean air investments and energy innovation at the Port of L.A. to improve air quality, achieve significant emission reductions, and address energy vulnerabilities." (Section 74)
+  
+- **Why It May Cause Inadvertent Maladaptation:**
+  - Transitioning to zero-emissions technology could inadvertently increase reliance on specific technologies or fuel sources that have their own environmental or social impacts if not managed properly. For instance, the production and disposal of electric vehicle batteries may lead to other environmental issues, such as mining impacts or waste disposal challenges.
+
+### **2. Incorporate Sea Level Rise Modeling into Local Plans**
+
+- **Climate Threat Addressed:**
+  - Projected sea level rise and its impacts on coastal areas.
+  
+- **Resilience, Mitigation, or Adaptation Option:**
+  - "The City will work with stakeholders and regional partners to incorporate leading science, modeling, and policy guidance into planning efforts in neighborhoods impacted by projected sea level rise." (Section 76)
+  
+- **Why It May Cause Inadvertent Maladaptation:**
+  - If the modeling and subsequent policies disproportionately prioritize certain areas over others, it could lead to inequities in resource allocation and protection efforts. This may result in some communities being more vulnerable to sea level rise due to lack of adequate planning and investment.
+
+### **3. Develop an Urban Heat Vulnerability Index and Mitigation Plan**
+
+- **Climate Threat Addressed:**
+  - Higher temperatures and more frequent extreme heat events.
+  
+- **Resilience, Mitigation, or Adaptation Option:**
+  - "Develop a framework for prioritizing neighborhoods, engaging stakeholders, creating policies, identifying funding sources, and recommending budgets in support of changes that will lead to a heat-resilient Los Angeles." (Section 32)
+  
+- **Why It May Cause Inadvertent Maladaptation:**
+  - Focusing on urban heat vulnerability might lead to the unintended neglect of other climate threats if resources are not balanced. Additionally, certain cooling strategies, like increased air conditioning, could increase energy consumption and emissions unless powered by renewable sources.
+
+### **4. Develop and Launch a Neighborhood Retrofit Pilot Program**
+
+- **Climate Threat Addressed:**
+  - Higher temperatures and preparation for extreme heat.
+  
+- **Resilience, Mitigation, or Adaptation Option:**
+  - "A neighborhood retrofit pilot program to test heat-adaptation strategies will inform future citywide implementation efforts—including increased vegetation cover, reflectivity, and community empowerment tools." (Section 33)
+  
+- **Why It May Cause Inadvertent Maladaptation:**
+  - If vegetation cover is increased without careful selection of plant species, it could lead to increased water usage, exacerbating water scarcity issues during drought conditions. Additionally, reflective surfaces might have unintended consequences like increasing glare or impacting local microclimates negatively.
+
+### 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:**
+The plan outlines several metrics and targets for measuring the success of adaptation, resilience, and mitigation options:
+
+### **Adaptation and Resilience Metrics:**
+- **Urban Heat Vulnerability:**
+  - Develop an "Urban Heat Vulnerability Index and Mitigation Plan" to prepare for higher temperatures and more frequent extreme heat (Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area).
+  
+- **Water Source Expansion:**
+  - "Expand and protect water sources to reduce dependence on imported water and strengthen the city’s local water supply" (Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area).
+  
+- **Flood Risk:**
+  - "Proactively address flood risk through policy, communication, and infrastructure planning" (Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area).
+
+### **Mitigation Metrics:**
+- **Emission Reductions:**
+  - Transition to zero-emissions technology at the Port of L.A. with targets to reduce emissions "45% below 1990 levels by 2025 and 80% by 2050" (GOAL 12: USE CLIMATE SCIENCE TO DEVELOP ADAPTATION STRATEGIES).
+  - The San Pedro Bay Ports' Clean Air Action Plan Update targets reducing greenhouse gases from port-related sources to "40% below 1990 levels by 2030 and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050" (Resilient Los Angeles).
+
+- **Fossil-Fuel-Free Streets:**
+  - Commit to the C40 Fossil-Fuel-Free Streets Declaration to purchase "only zero-emissions buses by 2025" and eliminate emissions in one major area by 2030 (Pioneering and Collaborative Partner).
+
+- **Renewable Energy:**
+  - Modernize the power grid to expand renewable energy to "65% of our power source by 2036" (Resilient Los Angeles).
+
+### **Equity and Inclusion Metrics:**
+- **Equity Indicators:**
+  - Develop new citywide equity indicators to inform and measure inclusive investments and policy-making, with metrics potentially spanning housing, justice, services, education, health, and the economy (Prepared and Responsive City).
+
+### **Concrete Goals and Targets:**
+- **Tree Canopy:**
+  - "Plant trees in communities with fewer trees to grow a more equitable tree canopy by 2028" (Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area).
+
+- **Climate Preparedness:**
+  - "Expand climate and emergency preparedness throughout our local food system" (Appendix B: Summary of Actions by Interest Area).
+
+The plan does not specify exact units for measuring these outcomes, such as tons of CO2 or index values, but it does provide specific goals and timelines for some initiatives, as outlined above.
+
+### Question: Generate a table that summarizes the following features from the document: Location/City Name, Population, Threats Identified, Measures Identified
+**Answer:**
+| **Feature**         | **Details**                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
+|---------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
+| **Location/City Name** | Los Angeles                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
+| **Population**      | 4,040,904 (2020)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
+| **Threats Identified** | - Earthquake  <br> - Fire  <br> - Landslides  <br> - Cybercrime and Terrorism  <br> - Riot/Civil Unrest  <br> - Public Health Emergencies  <br> - Chemical Emergencies  <br> - Tsunami  <br> - Inequity  <br> - Lack of Affordable Housing  <br> - Crime and Violence  <br> - Disparities in Employment  <br> - Disparities in Health  <br> - Disparities in Access to Open Space  <br> - Disparities in Access to Transit  <br> - Food Insecurity  <br> - Climate Change  <br> - Air Quality/Pollution  <br> - Urban Heat Island  <br> - Extreme Heat  <br> - Drought  <br> - Severe Weather and Flooding  <br> - Sea Level Rise  <br> - Extreme Cold  <br> - Aging Infrastructure  <br> - Infrastructure or Building Failure |
+| **Measures Identified** | - Develop an Urban Heat Vulnerability Index and Mitigation Plan  <br> - Develop and Launch a Neighborhood Retrofit Pilot Program  <br> - Plant Trees to Grow a More Equitable Tree Canopy by 2028  <br> - Expand and Protect Water Sources  <br> - Prioritize Key Neighborhoods for Stormwater Capture  <br> - Proactively Address Flood Risk  <br> - Transition to Zero-Emissions Technology at the Port of L.A.  <br> - Transition to Fossil-Fuel-Free Streets  <br> - Incorporate Sea Level Rise Modeling into Local Plans  <br> - Develop a Strategy to Sustain Biodiversity and Tree Health  <br> - Integrate New and Emerging Science into Policy  <br> - Launch a Coordinated Preparedness Campaign  <br> - Expand Workforce Preparedness Training  <br> - Increase Preparedness Resources in Vulnerable Communities  <br> - Teach Cyberattack Protection  <br> - Grow Partnerships for Critical Services  <br> - Increase Access to Emergency Preparedness and Mitigation Resources for Businesses  <br> - Expand Access to Trauma Resources  <br> - Grow Support for Animals After Shocks  <br> - Expand Access to Financial Literacy and Security Resources  <br> - Establish a Capital Project Pipeline for Living Wage Jobs  <br> - Collaborate on Investment Targeting with Anchor Institutions  <br> - Expand Partnerships for Reintegration and Reentry of Previously Incarcerated Individuals  <br> - Double the Pace of Affordable Housing Production  <br> - Promote and Expand Housing for Vulnerable Populations  <br> - Launch a Neighborhood Microgrants Program  <br> - Expand Access to City Services for Vulnerable Communities  <br> - Continue and Expand the Los Angeles Justice Fund  <br> - Increase Participation in City and State Programs for Safer Housing  <br> - Launch an Earthquake Early Warning System  |

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+size 46831

app.py

@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ import re
 
 # Function to remove code block markers from the answer
 def remove_code_blocks(text):
-    # Remove starting and ending code block markers
     code_block_pattern = r"^```(?:\w+)?\n(.*?)\n```$"
     match = re.match(code_block_pattern, text, re.DOTALL)
     if match:
@@ -24,36 +23,29 @@ def remove_code_blocks(text):
 
 # Function to process PDF, run Q&A, and return results
 def process_pdf(api_key, uploaded_file, questions_path, prompt_path, display_placeholder):
-    # Set up OpenAI API key
     os.environ["OPENAI_API_KEY"] = api_key
 
-    # Temporarily save the uploaded file to disk
     with NamedTemporaryFile(delete=False, suffix=".pdf") as temp_pdf:
-        temp_pdf.write(uploaded_file.read())  # Write the uploaded file to the temp file
+        temp_pdf.write(uploaded_file.read())
         temp_pdf_path = temp_pdf.name
 
-    # Load the PDF document using PyPDFLoader
     loader = PyPDFLoader(temp_pdf_path)
     docs = loader.load()
 
-    # Split the document into smaller chunks for embedding
     text_splitter = RecursiveCharacterTextSplitter(chunk_size=3000, chunk_overlap=500)
     splits = text_splitter.split_documents(docs)
 
-    # Create vector store and retriever
     vectorstore = FAISS.from_documents(
         documents=splits, embedding=OpenAIEmbeddings(model="text-embedding-3-large")
     )
     retriever = vectorstore.as_retriever(search_kwargs={"k": 10})
 
-    # Read the system prompt from a Markdown (.md) file
     if os.path.exists(prompt_path):
         with open(prompt_path, "r") as file:
             system_prompt = file.read()
     else:
         raise FileNotFoundError(f"The specified file was not found: {prompt_path}")
 
-    # Ensure the system prompt includes {context} for document input
     prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages(
         [
             ("system", system_prompt),
@@ -61,66 +53,173 @@ def process_pdf(api_key, uploaded_file, questions_path, prompt_path, display_pla
         ]
     )
 
-    # Create the retrieval and question-answering chains
     llm = ChatOpenAI(model="gpt-4o")
     question_answer_chain = create_stuff_documents_chain(llm, prompt, document_variable_name="context")
     rag_chain = create_retrieval_chain(retriever, question_answer_chain)
 
-    # Load questions from a Markdown file
     if os.path.exists(questions_path):
         with open(questions_path, "r") as file:
             questions = [line.strip() for line in file.readlines() if line.strip()]
     else:
         raise FileNotFoundError(f"The specified file was not found: {questions_path}")
 
-    # Generate question and answer pairs incrementally
     qa_results = []
     for question in questions:
         result = rag_chain.invoke({"input": question})
         answer = result["answer"]
 
-        # Remove code block markers from the answer
         answer = remove_code_blocks(answer)
 
         qa_text = f"### Question: {question}\n**Answer:**\n{answer}\n"
         qa_results.append(qa_text)
-        # Update the placeholder with each new Q&A pair
         display_placeholder.markdown("\n".join(qa_results), unsafe_allow_html=True)
 
-    # Clean up the temporary file
     os.remove(temp_pdf_path)
 
     return qa_results
 
-# Streamlit app layout
-st.title("Climate Policy Summary Tool")
+# New function to process multi-plan QA using an existing vector store
+def process_multi_plan_qa(api_key, input_text, display_placeholder):
+    os.environ["OPENAI_API_KEY"] = api_key
+
+    # Load the existing vector store
+    embeddings = OpenAIEmbeddings(model="text-embedding-3-large")
+    vector_store = FAISS.load_local("multi_plan_vectorstore", embeddings, allow_dangerous_deserialization=True)
+
+    # Convert the vector store to a retriever
+    retriever = vector_store.as_retriever(search_kwargs={"k": 10})
+
+    # Read the system prompt for multi-document QA
+    prompt_path = "multi_document_qa_system_prompt.md"
+    if os.path.exists(prompt_path):
+        with open(prompt_path, "r") as file:
+            system_prompt = file.read()
+    else:
+        raise FileNotFoundError(f"The specified file was not found: {prompt_path}")
+
+    # Create the prompt template
+    prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages(
+        [
+            ("system", system_prompt),
+            ("human", "{input}"),
+        ]
+    )
+
+    # Create the question-answering chain
+    llm = ChatOpenAI(model="gpt-4o")
+    question_answer_chain = create_stuff_documents_chain(llm, prompt, document_variable_name="context")
+    rag_chain = create_retrieval_chain(retriever, question_answer_chain)
+
+    # Process the input text
+    result = rag_chain.invoke({"input": input_text})
+    answer = result["answer"]
+
+    # Display the answer
+    display_placeholder.markdown(f"**Answer:**\n{answer}")
+
+
+def multi_plan_qa_multi_vectorstore(api_key, input_text, display_placeholder):
+    os.environ["OPENAI_API_KEY"] = api_key
+
+    # Directory containing individual vector stores
+    vectorstore_directory = "Individual_Vectorstores"
+
+    # List all vector store directories
+    vectorstore_names = [d for d in os.listdir(vectorstore_directory) if os.path.isdir(os.path.join(vectorstore_directory, d))]
+
+    # Initialize a list to collect all retrieved chunks
+    all_retrieved_chunks = []
+
+    # Process each vector store
+    for vectorstore_name in vectorstore_names:
+        vectorstore_path = os.path.join(vectorstore_directory, vectorstore_name)
+
+        # Load the vector store
+        embeddings = OpenAIEmbeddings(model="text-embedding-3-large")
+        vector_store = FAISS.load_local(vectorstore_path, embeddings, allow_dangerous_deserialization=True)
+
+        # Convert the vector store to a retriever
+        retriever = vector_store.as_retriever(search_kwargs={"k": 10})
+
+        # Retrieve relevant chunks for the input text
+        retrieved_chunks = retriever.invoke("input_text")
+        print(retrieved_chunks)
+        all_retrieved_chunks.extend(retrieved_chunks)
+
+    # Read the system prompt for multi-document QA
+    prompt_path = "multi_document_qa_system_prompt.md"
+    if os.path.exists(prompt_path):
+        with open(prompt_path, "r") as file:
+            system_prompt = file.read()
+    else:
+        raise FileNotFoundError(f"The specified file was not found: {prompt_path}")
+
+    # Create the prompt template
+    prompt = ChatPromptTemplate.from_messages(
+        [
+            ("system", system_prompt),
+            ("human", "{input}"),
+        ]
+    )
+
+    # Create the question-answering chain
+    llm = ChatOpenAI(model="gpt-4o")
+    question_answer_chain = create_stuff_documents_chain(llm, prompt, document_variable_name="context")
+
+    # Process the combined context
+    result = question_answer_chain.invoke({"input": input_text, "context": all_retrieved_chunks})
+
+    # Display the answer
+    display_placeholder.markdown(f"**Answer:**\n{result}")
+
+
+# Streamlit app layout with tabs
+st.title("Climate Policy Analysis Tool")
 
-# Input OpenAI API key
+# API Key Input
 api_key = st.text_input("Enter your OpenAI API key:", type="password")
 
-# File upload section for PDF
-uploaded_file = st.file_uploader("Upload a PDF document", type="pdf")
-
-# Define static paths for prompt and questions
-prompt_file_path = "summary_tool_system_prompt.md"
-questions_file_path = "summary_tool_questions.md"
-
-# When user clicks "Generate"
-if st.button("Generate") and api_key and uploaded_file:
-    # Create a placeholder to update with each Q&A
-    display_placeholder = st.empty()
-
-    with st.spinner("Processing..."):
-        try:
-            results = process_pdf(api_key, uploaded_file, questions_file_path, prompt_file_path, display_placeholder)
-            
-            # Allow the user to download the results as a Markdown file
-            markdown_text = "\n".join(results)
-            st.download_button(
-                label="Download Results as Markdown",
-                data=markdown_text,
-                file_name="qa_results.md",
-                mime="text/markdown"
-            )
-        except Exception as e:
-            st.error(f"An error occurred: {e}")
+# Create tabs
+tab1, tab2, tab3 = st.tabs(["Summary Generation", "Multi-Plan QA (Shared Vectorstore)", "Multi-Plan QA (Multi-Vectorstore)"])
+
+# First tab: Summary Generation
+with tab1:
+    uploaded_file = st.file_uploader("Upload a Climate Action Plan in PDF format", type="pdf")
+
+    prompt_file_path = "summary_tool_system_prompt.md"
+    questions_file_path = "summary_tool_questions.md"
+
+    if st.button("Generate") and api_key and uploaded_file:
+        display_placeholder = st.empty()
+
+        with st.spinner("Processing..."):
+            try:
+                results = process_pdf(api_key, uploaded_file, questions_file_path, prompt_file_path, display_placeholder)
+                
+                markdown_text = "\n".join(results)
+                
+                # Use the uploaded file's name for the download file
+                base_name = os.path.splitext(uploaded_file.name)[0]
+                download_file_name = f"{base_name}_summary.md"
+                
+                st.download_button(
+                    label="Download Results as Markdown",
+                    data=markdown_text,
+                    file_name=download_file_name,
+                    mime="text/markdown"
+                )
+            except Exception as e:
+                st.error(f"An error occurred: {e}")
+
+# Second tab: Multi-Plan QA
+with tab2:
+    input_text = st.text_input("Ask a question:")
+    if input_text and api_key:
+        display_placeholder = st.empty()
+        process_multi_plan_qa(api_key, input_text, display_placeholder)
+
+with tab3:
+    user_input = st.text_input("Ask a Question")
+    if user_input and api_key:
+        display_placeholder2 = st.empty()
+        multi_plan_qa_multi_vectorstore(api_key, user_input, display_placeholder2)

multi_document_qa_system_prompt.md

@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+You are a researcher who is an expert on climate adaptation and resilience plans. You are provided with many documents (referred to as the "plans") from states or cities in the United States (referred to as the "planning jurisdictions") that have adopted policies addressing climate change, which may pertain to resilience, mitigation, and adaptation.
+
+Your task is to analyze the plans and answer the user's questions based strictly on the content provided. Your responses must:
+
+- **Base all answers strictly on the documents provided.**
+- **Always include citations to the documents you refer to in your answers.**
+- **Format all responses using Markdown syntax.**
+- **Responses should be well formatted. Use bold, italics, and bullet points where appropriate.**
+- **Respond directly to the questions asked. Do not include any other text or comments apart from formatting related text.**
+
+### **Definitions**
+
+Refer to the following definitions when answering the questions:
+
+- **Climate Change:** A long-term shift in weather patterns and temperatures, primarily caused by human activities emitting greenhouse gases (GHGs).
+- **Greenhouse Gases (GHGs):** Atmospheric gases like CO₂, CH₄, N₂O that absorb and emit radiation, leading to the greenhouse effect.
+- **Anthropogenic Emissions:** Emissions of GHGs resulting from human activities such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation.
+- **Climate Impacts:** Consequences of climate-related hazards on natural and human systems, affecting lives, ecosystems, economies, and infrastructure.
+- **Climate Risk:** Potential negative consequences from climate impacts, resulting from the interaction of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability.
+- **Climate Vulnerability:** The degree to which a system is susceptible to harm from climate change and its ability to adapt.
+- **Climate Policies:** Strategies and measures adopted to implement resilience, mitigation, and adaptation options.
+- **Resilience:** The ability of systems to cope with climate hazards by maintaining essential functions and adapting to changes.
+- **Resilience Options:** Strategies to build resilience through policy changes, infrastructure improvements, planning, etc.
+- **Mitigation:** Efforts to reduce or prevent emission of GHGs.
+- **Mitigation Options:** Technologies or practices that contribute to mitigation, like renewable energy or waste minimization.
+- **Adaptation:** Adjusting systems to actual or expected climate changes to minimize harm or exploit beneficial opportunities.
+- **Adaptation Options:** Strategies addressing climate change adaptation, including structural, institutional, ecological, and behavioral measures.
+- **Climate Justice:** Ensuring equitable sharing of the burdens and benefits of climate change impacts.
+- **Maladaptation:** Actions that may increase vulnerability to climate change or diminish resilience.
+- **Scenario:** A plausible description of how the future may develop based on a coherent set of assumptions.
+
+{context}

multi_plan_vectorstore/index.pkl

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summary_tool_questions.md

@@ -1,21 +1,22 @@
-Provide a summary of information available from the plan regarding the planning jurisdiction, including its name, location, population, geography, major industries, per capita income, and similar information.
-
-To what extent does the plan address resilience, mitigation, and adaptation?
-
+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.
+ 
+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.
+ 
 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.
-
-What climate impacts does the plan identify as presenting climate risks for the planning jurisdiction? For each identified climate impact, summarize the plan’s description of: 1. The climate impact. 2. The climate risks it poses to the planning jurisdiction. 3. Areas or populations with the most climate vulnerability to the identified climate impact.
-
-What resilience options does the plan identify? For each identified resilience option, summarize the information provided in the plan regarding cost, timing, location, and other important attributes.
-
+ 
+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.
+ 
+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.
 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.
 
-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, timing, location, and other important attributes.
-
-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 impact.
-
-Is there any climate policy identified in the plan that could be a potential maladaptation? 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.
+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.
 
-Summarize the plan's description of how the planning jurisdiction will monitor and evaluate progress on the implementation of resilience options, mitigation options, and adaptation options proposed in the plan.
+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.
 
-Generate a table that summarizes the following features from the document: Location/City Name, Population, Threats Identified, Measures Identified
+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.
+ 
+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.
+ 
+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.
+ 
+Generate a table that summarizes the following features from the document: Location/City Name, Population, Threats Identified, Measures Identified

summary_tool_system_prompt.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ You are a researcher specializing in extracting climate-related information from
 Your task is to analyze the plan and answer a consistent set of questions based strictly on the content provided. Your responses must:
 
 - **Base all answers strictly on the document.**
-- **Include direct quotations formatted with citations** in the format *(Chapter name, Section header, Page number etc. if applicable)*.
+- **Include direct quotations formatted with citations (use chapters or sections etc. but do not cite page numbers).** 
 - **Format all responses using Markdown syntax.**
 - **Responses should be well formatted. Use bold, italics, and bullet points where appropriate.**
 - **Respond directly to the questions asked. Do not include any other text or comments apart from formatting related text.**
@@ -29,4 +29,4 @@ Refer to the following definitions when answering the questions:
 - **Maladaptation:** Actions that may increase vulnerability to climate change or diminish resilience.
 - **Scenario:** A plausible description of how the future may develop based on a coherent set of assumptions.
 
-{context}
+{context}