Two new reports from the New Jersey Climate Adaptation Alliance at Rutgers University detail New Jersey’s vulnerability to projected sea-level rise.
Planning and Governance
New Reports Assess State’s Exposure to Sea-Level Rise
Tuesday, November 8th, 2016Population Trends at the Jersey Shore, Part 2: The Sandy Effect
Tuesday, November 1st, 2016A preliminary look at how Hurricane Sandy affected population trends along the Jersey Shore, and at some of the important questions these trends raise. Part 2 of 2.
Documentary Featuring Sea Bright, New Jersey Future Is Ocean Film Festival Finalist
Thursday, October 20th, 2016A documentary about Sea Bright, N.J.’s struggle to recover from Hurricane Sandy and featuring New Jersey Future’s local recovery planning staff has been named a finalist in the international Blue Ocean Film Festival.
Population Trends at the Jersey Shore, Part 1: Long-Term
Monday, October 17th, 2016Population loss at the Jersey Shore did not start with Hurricane Sandy. A look at the Census data shows some more specific long-term trends. Part 1 of 2.
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.
What Can 23 Cents Buy?
Wednesday, October 5th, 2016The 23-cent gas tax increase is a good start toward sustainable transportation funding, but it will only benefit the state if we can allocate it to the right things.
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.
Explainer: How to Think About New Jersey’s Population (and Income) Growth
Wednesday, September 14th, 2016When we examine population and income migration into and out of New Jersey, it’s important to include all the factors that comprise it. The good news: Both are growing.
School District Regionalization: The Land-Use Connection
Monday, August 22nd, 2016The fragmented nature of New Jersey’s school districts, and the way they are funded, give rise to unintended negative land-use consequences. Regionalization of school districts could mitigate that.
Jersey Water Works Membership Meeting: Collaboration Is the Key
Thursday, July 28th, 2016The emphasis at the Jersey Water Works membership meeting was on collaboration to accomplish the work, and on treating water wholistically as a resource, in all its forms.
