A group of public-interest organizations sent a joint letter to Gov. Christie urging him to commit National Disaster Resilience Competition award funds to regional resiliency planning initiatives.
Regional Planning
Public-Interest Organizations Urge Commitment of Disaster Competition Award Funds to Regional Planning
Thursday, March 24th, 2016Design Competition Aims To Accelerate Water Infrastructure Innovation
Tuesday, March 15th, 2016The Build it Green (BIG) Competition will provide technical assistance and engineering support services to selected New Jersey cities and utilities to design innovative, financeable projects that reduce combined sewer outflows (CSOs) while also making neighborhoods and downtowns better places to live, work and invest.
Happy Birthday, New Jersey State Plan!
Monday, March 7th, 2016The New Jersey State Redevelopment and Development Plan just turned 15. It’s working, but it needs to work better.
Would Buyouts Be Good for Flood-Prone Mystic Island?
Thursday, February 18th, 2016A public information session will review findings and recommendations from a study of the health impacts of a buyout program on Mystic Island’s residents, and on the community overall.
Green Infrastructure Taking Off in Paterson
Thursday, February 18th, 2016Through the coordinating efforts of the Paterson SMART collaborative, its member organizations are spearheading multiple green-infrastructure projects in the Silk City.
Bayside Flooding Highlights Inherent Vulnerability of Barrier Islands
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016Bayside flooding during winter storm Jonas highlights just how vulnerable New Jersey’s barrier islands are. ‘Soft defense’ measures seem to offer the most effective long-term approaches.
Conference Pinpoints Water as Defining Issue for Next Generation
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015The inaugural New Jersey Urban Water Conference outlined the challenges and opportunities in upgrading New Jersey’s inadequate urban water infrastructure. The new collaborative Jersey Water Works was officially introduced.
Introducing Jersey Water Works!
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015Stakeholders from a variety of sectors have come together to form a new collaborative focused on transforming the inadequate water infrastructure in New Jersey’s cities and towns.
Workshop Focuses on Helping Coastal Communities Confront Climate Risks
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015An invitation-only workshop hosted by the Consensus Building Institute focused on helping coastal communities talk openly about options for reducing their vulnerability to climate threats.
New Jersey Gets a D+ on New Climate Preparedness Report Card
Thursday, November 19th, 2015A new report card on preparedness for climate change gives New Jersey a low grade for failing to put plans in place to mitigate future risks.
