Smart-growth policy issues are well represented by the 15 experts now or formerly associated with New Jersey Future who have been named to the transition teams working with Governor-elect Phil Murphy.
Climate Change and Energy
Smart-Growth Policy Priorities Well Represented on Murphy Transition Team
Monday, November 27th, 2017New Report Shows New Jersey Is Still on the ‘Long Road Home’ After Sandy
Wednesday, October 25th, 2017A new report details results of a survey of the long-term effects of Hurricane Sandy, and highlights steps to mitigate the effects of future such disasters.
Symposium Addresses Dangers of Inaction on Climate Change
Wednesday, October 18th, 2017A range of speakers at New Jersey Future’s Shore of the Future event highlighted the need for broad-scale responses to the threat of climate change, and the costs of inaction.
Gubernatorial Candidates on Key Issues Facing New Jersey
Tuesday, September 19th, 2017We asked the Democrat and Republican candidates for governor how they would approach some of the key issues the winner will face when he or she takes office. Here is what they said.
Joint Environment Committee Dives in on Climate Change, Coastal Resilience
Monday, August 14th, 2017A joint legislative committee hearing on the effects of climate change on New Jersey heard testimony about the importance of coastal resilience planning and shifting to clean energy.
Forum Roundtable: Getting to a Regional Approach to Coastal Resilience
Monday, March 20th, 2017A roundtable at the Redevelopment Forum discussed the need for a regional approach to making the New Jersey coast more resilient to the effects of climate change, and what the possible obstacles would be.
Recommendations for the Next Governor
Friday, March 10th, 2017New Jersey Future’s 2017 gubernatorial platform recommends targeted smart-growth investments and strategies to help accelerate New Jersey’s economic growth.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise VI: Tax Districts
Friday, February 17th, 2017Sixth 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.
Planning 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.
