Event will focus on concrete steps that are being taken post-Hurricane Sandy to plan, pay for and implement resiliency measures on the ground.
Archive for September, 2014
New Jersey Future Partners With Lincoln Institute To Host Resiliency Symposium
Tuesday, September 30th, 2014New Jersey Future To Honor Trustee Henry A. Coleman
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014A cocktail reception Oct. 30 will honor longtime New Jersey Future trustee Henry A. Coleman for his many contributions to various organizations and to the state of New Jersey.
ProWalk ProBike ProPlace: Making Active Transportation Happen
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014Highlights from this year’s Alliance for Biking and Walking conference in Pittsburgh.
New Jersey Should Re-Join Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Thursday, September 18th, 2014New Jersey Future provided comments strongly supporting the state’s continued membership in the Northeast Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative as a way to generate funds for energy conservation and alternatives.
Survey Will Help Identify Downtown Revitalization Needs
Wednesday, September 17th, 2014A survey of municipal officials and executives in charge of downtown revitalization will help identify towns’ most urgent redevelopment needs.
Stormwater Utilities: A Tool for Managing Rainwater Runoff
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014A new report examines the need for stormwater utilities, how they are structured in other states, and how New Jersey communities could take advantage of them.
Energy Resiliency Bank Proposal: Right Concept, but Needs Detail To Protect Against Flooding
Monday, September 15th, 2014New Jersey Future strongly supports the proposed Energy Resiliency Bank, but recommends the current guide include more specifics if it is to meet its intended goals.
Sept. 15 Community Meeting Will Focus on Reopening of Downtown Trenton’s Assunpink Creek
Thursday, September 11th, 2014The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Trenton are preparing to undertake a habitat restoration project that adds parkland and natural space.
Delegation From Japan Visits To Compare Notes on Disaster Preparedness
Thursday, September 11th, 2014A Japanese delegation visited New Jersey Future to compare notes on best practices and challenges in disaster preparedness.
Report: Prompt Action Is Needed for Best-Practices Upgrade of New Jersey’s Urban Water Infrastructure
Tuesday, September 9th, 2014The report from a May convening stresses the need for prompt action on best-practices upgrades to New Jersey’s urban water systems.