New Jersey Future recently submitted comments on two Rebuild By Design resiliency projects, emphasizing the need to incorporate climate projections into planning, and to develop a robust public-engagement plan.
Regional Planning
Rebuild By Design Resiliency Projects: A Status Update
Wednesday, October 28th, 2015Are Towns in a Better Position to Make Long-Term Resiliency Decisions?
Tuesday, October 27th, 2015A new report examines lessons learned from the groundbreaking local-recovery program piloted by New Jersey Future in six Sandy-affected towns.
New Jersey Future Trustee Gilbert To Receive NJPO Lifetime Achievement Award
Wednesday, August 19th, 2015Former State Planning Commission Chairman and current New Jersey Future Trustee Jim Gilbert will be presented with the New Jersey Planning Officials’ Lifetime Achievement Award.
Entering a New Era of New Jersey Urban Water Quality
Friday, August 14th, 2015The Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission, one of 25 cities and utilities to receive DEP permits that require controlling sewage overflows, is the first to to indicate it will go above minimum requirements.
Outreach Plan for Hoboken Rebuild By Design Project Needs Improvement
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015The draft Citizen Outreach Plan for the Hudson River Rebuild By Design project needs to be expanded in several ways if it is to serve all affected citizens well.
Can Somerset County Attract Millennials?
Thursday, July 30th, 2015A report from a studio class at the Bloustein School examines Somerset County’s opportunities to attract Millennials.
State Planning Commission Set To Extend Center Designations; Leaves Coastal Towns at Risk
Friday, July 10th, 2015The State Planning Commission is set to extend center designations another three years, even though this action invites coastal towns to put new development in locations vulnerable to flooding and sea-level rise.
Making Our Coastline Both Resilient and Prosperous
Wednesday, July 8th, 2015At a recent seminar, experts outlined ways that coastal areas can grow and prosper while enhancing their resilience to future climate threats.
New Jersey Moves to Final Round in National Disaster Resiliency Competition
Monday, June 29th, 2015New Jersey has reached the final round of the National Disaster Resilience Competition, and has been invited to move forward to the second and final phase.
The Public Wins a Strengthened Role in Rebuild By Design Projects
Wednesday, May 13th, 2015Changes to the Rebuild By Design proposals now require stronger public engagement measures, something New Jersey Future recommended.
