The plan directs the third round of federal Sandy relief funds toward housing needs and for implementation of two of the winning Rebuild By Design resiliency projects.
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Plan Released for Third Round of Federal Sandy Funds
Friday, December 19th, 2014New Jersey Lags Behind in Some Key Real Estate Trends
Friday, December 12th, 2014New Jersey is well positioned to take advantage of some emerging real-estate trends outlined in a new report, but risks its competitiveness by lagging in others.
Opinion: We Can’t Afford the Price We Pay for Cheap Water
Wednesday, December 10th, 2014The cost of our drinking water is too low to cover the cost of upgrading the pipes and systems that deliver it to us.
Economic Opportunity Act Retains Incentives’ Focus on Smart-Growth Locations
Friday, December 5th, 2014An examination by New Jersey Future shows that the state’s new business incentive programs are largely effective at following state plan guidelines and directing job growth to smart-growth areas.
How Can We Discuss Climate Change Constructively?
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014In a recent lecture, author George Marshall discusses why it’s so hard for us to grapple with climate change, and offers some suggestions for ways to discuss the topic more constructively.
Fourth Regional Plan Conference Themes: Revitalization, Technology, Affordability and Access
Monday, November 17th, 2014The New Jersey Conference on the Fourth Regional Plan highlighted issues of affordability, transportation, technology, access to opportunity, and climate change.
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.
Water Infrastructure Funds: An Opportunity To Make Communities More Resilient
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014The New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Trust’s plan for its revolving funds must be improved if the funds are to enhance resilience to extreme weather.
Creating a Model for Statewide, Nationwide Innovation
Thursday, October 16th, 2014Lynn Broaddus of The Johnson Foundation at Wingspread discusses how New Jersey can become a model for communities nationally in addressing its water systems, in the final installment of Inspiring Solutions.