A new report card on preparedness for climate change gives New Jersey a low grade for failing to put plans in place to mitigate future risks.
Climate Change and Energy
New Jersey Gets a D+ on New Climate Preparedness Report Card
Thursday, November 19th, 2015Rebuild By Design Resiliency Projects: A Status Update
Wednesday, October 28th, 2015New Jersey Future recently submitted comments on two Rebuild By Design resiliency projects, emphasizing the need to incorporate climate projections into planning, and to develop a robust public-engagement plan.
Are Towns in a Better Position to Make Long-Term Resiliency Decisions?
Tuesday, October 27th, 2015A new report examines lessons learned from the groundbreaking local-recovery program piloted by New Jersey Future in six Sandy-affected towns.
Outreach Plan for Hoboken Rebuild By Design Project Needs Improvement
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015The draft Citizen Outreach Plan for the Hudson River Rebuild By Design project needs to be expanded in several ways if it is to serve all affected citizens well.
State Planning Commission Set To Extend Center Designations; Leaves Coastal Towns at Risk
Friday, July 10th, 2015The State Planning Commission is set to extend center designations another three years, even though this action invites coastal towns to put new development in locations vulnerable to flooding and sea-level rise.
Making Our Coastline Both Resilient and Prosperous
Wednesday, July 8th, 2015At a recent seminar, experts outlined ways that coastal areas can grow and prosper while enhancing their resilience to future climate threats.
New Jersey Moves to Final Round in National Disaster Resiliency Competition
Monday, June 29th, 2015New Jersey has reached the final round of the National Disaster Resilience Competition, and has been invited to move forward to the second and final phase.
College Papers on Key New Jersey Policy Issues Win Statewide Academic Award
Monday, May 4th, 2015Two undergraduate papers that focus on key New Jersey land-use policy issues have won a prestigious statewide award.
Planning Our Coastal Future: Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton
Tuesday, April 28th, 2015Little Egg Harbor and Tuckerton get their first look at New Jersey Future’s analysis of vulnerability to future flooding from sea-level rise.
New Meadowlands Project Under Way
Monday, April 13th, 2015The first of the two New Jersey-based Rebuild By Design projects is under way, and includes enhanced public outreach measures.