Experts at a recent roundtable discussed the challenges New Jersey faces in adapting to a changing climate.
Community Design
Experts Detail Challenges of Adapting to Climate Change
Tuesday, February 17th, 2015New Jersey Future Vulnerability Assessment Process To Be Presented at National Conference
Friday, February 6th, 2015A process developed by New Jersey Future helps that municipalities quantify their financial vulnerability to flooding and sea-level rise will be featured at the American Planning Association’s national conference in April 2015.
White House Executive Order May Make Shore Communities Less Vulnerable to Storm Damage
Monday, February 2nd, 2015New Jersey policymakers applaud the White House executive order requiring all federal agencies that distribute project money to require consideration of sea-level rise in building standards.
CNU President Is 2015 Forum Keynote Speaker
Tuesday, January 27th, 2015Incoming CNU President Lynn Richards will be the keynote speaker at the 2015 Redevelopment Forum.
Rebuild By Design Projects Must Ensure Equity, Resiliency, Public Involvement
Wednesday, January 21st, 2015Our comments on the proposed plan for the third round of federal Sandy recovery funds stress that implementation must ensure equity, public participation and resiliency.
Study Highlights Opportunities for Green Infrastructure in Trenton
Tuesday, January 6th, 2015A new study highlights opportunities in Trenton where green infrastructure can be incorporated in order to reduce stormwater runoff.
Lincoln Institute Symposium: Collaboration, Regional Focus Are Keys to Successful Resilience
Thursday, November 6th, 2014At the Lincoln Institute symposium, panelists stressed that innovative resiliency solutions need collaboration and a regional focus.
Preparing for the Next Sandy Requires Facing Hard Facts
Tuesday, October 28th, 2014We need to begin the difficult conversation about how to accommodate rising sea levels and future severe storms, if we’re going to be ready for the next Sandy.
Community Meeting Brings Assunpink “Daylighting” to the Light of Day
Tuesday, October 21st, 2014A community meeting in Trenton about the Assunpink Creek daylighting project highlighted safety and access concerns and yielded a wealth of suggestions.
Princeton Is First New Jersey Community To Earn WHO ‘Age-Friendly’ Designation
Monday, October 6th, 2014Princeton has earned the World Health Organization’s age-friendly communities designation, the first municipality in New Jersey to receive the honor.