A grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will fund the engineering designs needed to transform a one-acre parking lot into a community park that can manage significant stormwater on-site.
Archive for June, 2014
Hoboken’s Newest Green Infrastructure Project Takes a Step Forward
Thursday, June 26th, 2014Placing Economic Value on Natural Systems
Wednesday, June 25th, 2014This year’s Sustainable Raritan River Conference focused on the economic value of natural systems.
Big Fixes for Water Infrastructure Will Mean Bigger Bills for Customers
Monday, June 23rd, 2014Water woes and next steps — including special programs for low-income ratepayers — were the subject of a recent NJ Spotlight conference.
Experts Agree on Action Agenda To Address State’s Water Infrastructure Problems
Wednesday, June 18th, 2014Faced with a deadline, attendees at Jersey City meeting agreed on an “Agenda for Change” to catalyze the transformation of New Jersey’s urban water systems.
Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton Receive $2.13-Million Resiliency Grant
Wednesday, June 18th, 2014A grant secured by New Jersey Future will pay for dredging and coastal restoration projects in two Sandy-affected towns.
Innovation Districts: New Jersey Has the Right Ingredients
Thursday, June 5th, 2014A Brookings Institution report and event, including live webcast, on the rise of innovation districts highlight their potential as economic-development tools. Such districts can serve as models for New Jersey at it seeks to attract economic growth.
Getting to Resilience in Sea Bright
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2014Sea Bright is one of several New Jersey towns making use of a new online tool that helps assess and address community vulnerabilities to flooding, coastal storms and sea-level rise.