We need to begin the difficult conversation about how to accommodate rising sea levels and future severe storms, if we’re going to be ready for the next Sandy.
Cities and Towns
Preparing for the Next Sandy Requires Facing Hard Facts
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014Creating a Model for Statewide, Nationwide Innovation
Thursday, October 16th, 2014Lynn Broaddus of The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread discusses how New Jersey can become a model for communities nationally in addressing its water systems, in the final installment of Inspiring Solutions.
Princeton Is First New Jersey Community To Earn WHO ‘Age-Friendly’ Designation
Monday, October 6th, 2014Princeton has earned the World Health Organization’s age-friendly communities designation, the first municipality in New Jersey to receive the honor.
Survey Will Help Identify Downtown Revitalization Needs
Wednesday, September 17th, 2014A survey of municipal officials and executives in charge of downtown revitalization will help identify towns’ most urgent redevelopment needs.
Stormwater Utilities: A Tool for Managing Rainwater Runoff
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014A new report examines the need for stormwater utilities, how they are structured in other states, and how New Jersey communities could take advantage of them.
Sept. 15 Community Meeting Will Focus on Reopening of Downtown Trenton’s Assunpink Creek
Thursday, September 11th, 2014The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Trenton are preparing to undertake a habitat restoration project that adds parkland and natural space.
Report: Prompt Action Is Needed for Best-Practices Upgrade of New Jersey’s Urban Water Infrastructure
Tuesday, September 9th, 2014The report from a May convening stresses the need for prompt action on best-practices upgrades to New Jersey’s urban water systems.
Creating a Voice for the Voiceless in a Changing Urban Climate
Thursday, September 4th, 2014In this next installment from Inspiring Solutions, environmental justice organizer Kim Gaddy explains how green infrastructure can improve the long-term health of New Jersey’s cities and their residents.
Shared Investment in Urban Water Systems Will Lead to Clean Rivers, More Vibrant Communities
Monday, August 25th, 2014The Dodge Foundation’s Chris Daggett and Margaret Waldock discuss the importance of shared investments in upgrading New Jersey’s urban water infrastructure.
Hopewell Becomes First Municipality in New Jersey To Adopt Complete Streets Ordinance
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014Hopewell became the 103th municipality to adopt such a policy and the first municipality to do so via a Complete Streets ordinance.
