Six months after proposing significant amendments to New Jersey’s stormwater management rules NJAC 7:8), the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) is working diligently on responses to public comments.
Archive for June, 2019
Proposed stormwater rule change means green infrastructure training for municipal engineers
Monday, June 24th, 2019NJDOT Commitment to Communities Forum & Expo
Meet officials from NJDOT and learn how you can grow, network, collaborate and contribute to their commitment. NJDOT Commitment to Communities Forum & Expo All primes, subcontractors, and organizations interested in NJDOT opportunities – This event is for you!
Event Highlights:
- Learn about the Commitment to Communities Initiative
- Presentation about Upcoming Capital Projects
- Meet and engage with NJDOT officials and departments
- Networking opportunity between Prime Contractors and potential sub-contractors
The event is free to attend, but as space is limited, please register early.
Location: The College of New Jersey, Brower Student Center, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing Township, NJ 08628
7th Annual Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed Forum
This two-day conference is the Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed’s Annual event that brings together organizations and individuals spanning the four watershed states of PA, NJ, NY, and DE. The event will include workshops, lectures, networking, and more.
(New Jersey Future’s Kandyce Perry will be moderating a session on October 16 from 1:30 to 2:15pm)
Location: Renaissance Allentown Hotel,12 N 7th St, Allentown, PA 18101
Perth Amboy Sewer Solutions Forum
Perth Amboy’s sewers overflow into the waterways when it rains, and this can contaminate the Raritan Bay. Help the City fix this problem and save taxpayer dollars. Learn how at this event.
WEBINAR: Designing Solar Land Use Laws that Protect Productive Farmland
Join this webinar to learn how to write solar land use laws that permit solar development while protecting productive farmland. Examples of Smart Solar Siting laws from municipalities in New York as well as tools municipalities can use to support farm operations and keep land in agriculture will be shared.
Location: Online
WEBINAR: How Utilities Are Addressing Water Equity
This month’s One Water Webinar will feature stories from some of the US Water Alliance’s Water Equity Taskforce cities about how they are working on the ground with community organizations to apply strategies from the Alliance’s Equitable Water Future National Briefing Paper.
The Water Equity Taskforce is comprised of a network of cities, each anchored by a US Water Alliance member utility. This webinar features leaders from three of these anchor institutions and focuses on their collaborative efforts to develop and advance more equitable water policies and practices. Webinar attendees will learn more about how cross-sector partners in Camden, Buffalo, and Louisville are using equitable water management to promote job creation, workforce development, climate resiliency, improved public health, and more.
Location: Online
WEBINAR: Affordable In-Law Suites and Backyard Bungalows – Capturing Opportunities in Accessory Dwelling Units
Join AARP Public Policy Institute for a livestream, interactive event on extra living spaces, from basement apartments to backyard bungalows that can meet the growing need for flexible housing. Formally known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs), these spaces can provide living options for everyone from caregivers to older adults and young families.
At this special AARP Future of Housing livestream event, you’ll gain insights into the latest design options and hear from families who are taking advantage of this growing solution to affordable housing. Whether you know them as ADUs, granny flats or in-law suites, these spaces are playing an innovative role as housing options for people of all ages.
Location: Online
Jersey Water Works 2019 Membership Meeting
Join Jersey Water Works at their Membership Meeting to celebrate the work of the collaborative, network with members, learn from experts, and discover how we can better talk about water infrastructure to our friends, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Location: American Water Corporate Headquarters, 1 Water St., Camden, NJ 08102
Population Growth in Older Centers (but not all of them) Continues To Outstrip the Rest of the State
Monday, June 3rd, 2019The Census Bureau’s municipal population estimates for 2018 show that redevelopment of older centers continues to be the way New Jersey is growing. However, not all areas are seeing this growth.
WEBINAR: Unlocking Opportunity Zones for Equitable Outcomes
The Opportunity Zones program may be the largest and most significant federal community development initiative in U.S. history, with trillions of dollars in new private investment about to flow into pre-designated low-income communities around the country. Join the Smart Growth Network for a webinar about investment and policy recommendations to ensure opportunity zones create inclusive, sustainable communities.
Location: Online