Overdevelopment has long plagued the Jersey Shore, but rebuilding efforts tend to overlook that inconvenient truth.
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In Rush To Rebuild, Are We Failing To Plan for the Next Superstorm?
Monday, July 22nd, 2013Rethinking the Shore Forum Zeroes in on Better Planning, Leadership
Monday, July 22nd, 2013Our partner WHYY recaps the first of a series of community conversations about Rethinking the Shore.
Post-Sandy Resiliency Planning Assistance Grants Available
Monday, June 17th, 2013The New Jersey Dept. of Community Affairs is making $5 million in federal disaster recovery funds available to municipalities for resiliency planning.
Reform Task Force Calls for Large Cut in Property Taxes
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013The New Jersey State League of Municipalities unveiled a proposal to reform the state’s property tax system by shifting part of the burden to a broader state income tax.
Bill To Increase Aid to Sandy-Stricken Communities Introduced in Congress
Wednesday, June 12th, 2013A bill introduced in the House of Representatives by several New Jersey legislators would, if passed, direct additional aid to Sandy-stricken communities in the state.
Frank Lautenberg, Champion of Smart Growth
Monday, June 3rd, 2013We mourn the passing of a true champion of smart growth in the Garden State.
Redevelopment Forum Approved for Continuing Education Credits
Thursday, May 16th, 2013Redevelopment Forum 2013 has been approved for continuing education credits.
New Jersey Future Receives Housing Award
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013The Central Jersey Housing Resource Center honored New Jersey Future with its Outstanding Achievement in Affordable Housing Award.
Sandy Recovery Action Plan Doesn’t Commit to Resiliency Planning, Sustainability
Monday, April 29th, 2013Gov. Christie’s Sandy Recovery Action Plan doesn’t include funds, or a requirement, for long-term resiliency planning. Without those, New Jersey’s rebuilding efforts will not prepare the state sufficiently for the next major weather disaster.
Forum Roundup: The Balancing Act Between Ports and Their Hosts
Thursday, April 4th, 2013The differing needs that ports have from their host municipalities leads to an ongoing balancing act across multiple jurisdictions.
