Sixth of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses the use of special tax districts to provide risk-related services to flood-vulnerable areas.
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Planning for Sea-Level Rise VI: Tax Districts
Friday, February 17th, 2017Planning for Sea-Level Rise V: Overlay Zones
Thursday, February 16th, 2017Fifth of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses the use of overlay zones to delineate and regulate areas at risk.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise IV: Changes to Building and Site Standards
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017Fourth of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses changes to building and site standards.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise III: Restricting Development
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017Third of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses ways to restrict development and to allow protective easements to move as shorelines change.
Remembering Caren Franzini
Thursday, January 26th, 2017The passing of New Jersey Future trustee Caren Franzini is a loss not just to all who knew her, but for all of New Jersey.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise II: Redirecting Development
Tuesday, January 10th, 2017Second of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses ways to redirect development away from vulnerable areas.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise I: Accounting for Damage
Tuesday, January 10th, 2017First of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses ways to account for substantial damage to structures.
Remembering Al Koeppe
Tuesday, December 6th, 2016New Jersey has lost a tireless champion for the vitality of its cities.
New Jersey Recovery Fund Shares Post-Sandy Resiliency Lessons With Chinese Delegation
Wednesday, October 12th, 2016A group of emergency managers from a Chinese province visited New Jersey to learn how the state’s philanthropic community worked to strengthen communities after Hurricane Sandy.
NJ Spotlight on Cities Looks Toward an Urban Agenda for New Jersey
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016The second annual NJ Spotlight on Cities conference explores a variety of topics relevant to developing an integrated urban agenda for New Jersey.
