New Jersey Future supports the state’s draft application to the National Disaster Resilience Competition and suggests ways it can be strengthened
Environment and Agriculture
State’s Application to National Disaster Resilience Competition Is Strong, Can Be Stronger
Thursday, March 12th, 2015New Jersey Enters National Disaster Resilience Contest
Friday, February 27th, 2015New Jersey DEP has posted a draft of its application to the National Disaster Resilience Competition, and is inviting public comment. If successful, the state could get up to $1 billion for design and implementation of resiliency projects.
DEP Approves Permits To Restore Assunpink Creek
Thursday, February 19th, 2015The NJDEP has approved the permits necessary to daylight and restore Trenton’s Assunpink Creek. New Jersey Future has been involved with the project.
Experts Detail Challenges of Adapting to Climate Change
Tuesday, February 17th, 2015Experts at a recent roundtable discussed the challenges New Jersey faces in adapting to a changing climate.
New Jersey Future Vulnerability Assessment Process To Be Presented at National Conference
Friday, February 6th, 2015A process developed by New Jersey Future helps that municipalities quantify their financial vulnerability to flooding and sea-level rise will be featured at the American Planning Association’s national conference in April 2015.
New Jersey Future, Other Groups Urge Veto of ‘Meadowlands Bill’
Wednesday, February 4th, 2015A consortium of planning and environmental groups urged Gov. Christie to veto the so-called “Meadowlands bill.”
White House Executive Order May Make Shore Communities Less Vulnerable to Storm Damage
Monday, February 2nd, 2015New Jersey policymakers applaud the White House executive order requiring all federal agencies that distribute project money to require consideration of sea-level rise in building standards.
Extending Approval for State Plan Centers Could Harm Coastal Towns
Friday, January 23rd, 2015Extending center designations for coastal towns without first evaluating their vulnerability to sea-level rise could allow growth in vulnerable areas.
Rebuild By Design Projects Must Ensure Equity, Resiliency, Public Involvement
Wednesday, January 21st, 2015Our comments on the proposed plan for the third round of federal Sandy recovery funds stress that implementation must ensure equity, public participation and resiliency.
Workshop Attendees Learn Innovative Approaches to Addressing Combined-Sewer Overflows
Tuesday, January 20th, 2015A one-day workshop co-hosted by New Jersey Future provided information to New Jersey cities on innovative ways to address their combined-sewer overflow problems.
