Purpose
The Town of Johnson is gathering input on how to transform FEMA buyout properties into community green spaces that support flood resilience, recreation, and long-term public use.
These properties were bought out due to flood risk. They must remain open space and cannot be developed with permanent structures like homes or commercial buildings. Any features must be flood safe and removable or designed for water flow.
We want your ideas for how these spaces can help our community thrive.
Background: What Buyout Properties Can and Cannot Be Used For
Allowed
- Green space
- Parks and recreation areas
- Trails and gardens
- Natural flood mitigation spaces
- Public orchards, pollinator plantings, and native habitat
- Temporary or flood-resilient structures
Not Allowed
- Permanent buildings or enclosed structures
- Housing
- Commercial development
- Any use that prevents floodwater flow or natural function
