Barrington officials are stepping up their effort to make the community more resilient to climate events and sea level rise. And they are starting their work in the Bay Spring neighborhood. 

On Saturday, Feb. 8, Barrington town leaders will hold a neighborhood tour of Bay Spring. Participants will visit sections of the neighborhood and look at areas of concern and strength. They will also share information and build first-hand knowledge of the key issues. Town officials are hoping to identify specific projects that can be implemented to increase community resilience. The tour will take place from 10 a.m. to noon; people should meet at Latham Park.

"The best community plans are those driven by the participation of residents, property owners, civic organizations and stakeholders," wrote Arnold Robinson, a planning director with Fuss & O'Neill who is working with the town on the project.

On Wednesday, Feb. 12, group participants will gather at the Bay Spring Community Center for a brainstorming workshop. People will learn about climate impact forecasts and ongoing projects to increase resiliency. They will also share their own ideas for projects and actions. The workshop will run from 7 to 9 p.m. 

There will also be a second workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 26 — it will focus on prioritizing potential projects. 

"Participants will see work generated during and after the first Workshop and have the opportunity to express their preferences for the priority of future," wrote Mr. Robinson. The second workshop will be held at the Bay Spring Community Center from 7 to 9 p.m. 

All meetings are open to the public. For more information on the project, visit www.bit.ly/resilientbayspring