Fifth 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.
State Planning
Planning for Sea-Level Rise V: Overlay Zones
Thursday, February 16th, 2017Remembering Caren Franzini
Thursday, January 26th, 2017The passing of New Jersey Future trustee Caren Franzini is a loss not just to all who knew her, but for all of New Jersey.
Developers Convention To Address ‘Why Green Infrastructure?’
Tuesday, January 24th, 2017New Jersey Future and the New Jersey Builders Association will offer a suite of green infrastructure resources and tools at the Atlantic Builders Convention.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise I: Accounting for Damage
Tuesday, January 10th, 2017First of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses ways to account for substantial damage to structures.
New Jersey Future Hosts National Gathering
Wednesday, November 16th, 2016New Jersey Future hosted the annual gathering of state and regional smart-growth organizations in downtown Newark.
New Reports Assess State’s Exposure to Sea-Level Rise
Tuesday, November 8th, 2016Two new reports from the New Jersey Climate Adaptation Alliance at Rutgers University detail New Jersey’s vulnerability to projected sea-level rise.
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.
New Jersey Future Wins National Award for Sandy Report
Thursday, June 23rd, 2016New Jersey Future’s post-Sandy recovery planning report “In Deep” wins a national floodplain management award.
Infrastructure Matters
Monday, May 16th, 2016National Infrastructure Week is May 16 thru 23, and offers a good reminder of the importance of investing in infrastructure: It benefits the community, and the economy, and the costs of not investing can be far higher.
