NJ 101.5: New Jersey faces a looming flood crisis, with major infrastructure and homes at risk by 2050. Communities are urged to invest in resilience to protect against future storms.
Flooding risks loom for New Jersey, with schools and hospitals in the crosshairs Read More »
Working with the City Sponge and Waterfront Alliance, join us for event series to welcome Mayor Mandami and better understand how climate events exasperate the affordability crisis.
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Bloomberg: After a $1.45 billion makeover, East River Park promises to use massive sea walls and earthen berms to protect Lower Manhattan from flooding. But for how long?
New York City Rebuilds a Waterfront Park to Hold Back Rising Seas Read More »
The Ibrahim Abdul-Matin Senior Rainproof Fellowship, hosted by Rebuild by Design, is a targeted capacity-building intervention designed to invest in senior, cross-sector leaders whose work already advances urban flood resilience and equips them to operate as system integrators—bridging silos, accelerating coordination, and translating innovation into practice at scale. Named in honor of Ibrahim Abdul-Matin (1979–2023),
Ibrahim Abdul-Matin Senior Fellowship Read More »
Join the Rebuild by Design and Institute for Public Knowledge on Tuesday, February 17 (5:30-7:00 PM) for an event with Jesse M. Keenan. He will discuss his book, North: The Future of Post-Climate America RSVP here Jesse M. Keenan is the Favrot II Associate Professor of Sustainable Real Estate and Urban Planning, Director of the Center on
Book Talk | North: The Future of Post-Climate America Read More »
The Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Plan will protect NYC from climate change while enhancing the waterfront to include new accessible public open space, resilient ferry terminals, and new stormwater management systems.
FIDI SEAPORT OPEN HOUSE SEPT 15 – SEPT 28 Read More »
For Climate Week 2025, Rebuild by Design is bringing together community leaders, policymakers, and partners to show how resilience can take shape in the spaces we share. From transforming parks into climate infrastructure to creating hubs that support communities during crises, our events highlight strategies that merge design, policy, and collaboration to make cities stronger
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On June 20th-22nd, The Climate Institute will host its inaugural Climate Summit—an inclusive gathering for scientists, policymakers, and the public. Saturday, June 21st will feature presentations on the latest climate science and research, a solutions showcase highlighting adaptation and mitigation strategies, and opportunities for networking and collaboration to drive actionable solutions.
2025 Climate Summit at the Cape May Point Science & Arts Center Read More »
Join our session to hear our latest NJ research on flooding and financial risk, and learn how Amanda Devecka Rinear works to direct hundreds of millions of disaster aid dollars to ensuring full and fair recovery for families. Register HERE>>>
A Conversation with Amanda Devecka-Rinear from New Jersey Organizing Project Read More »
Join Rebuild by Design and New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette in a discussion on New Jersey’s unique regulatory framework and planning strategies to help local communities adapt to the growing challenges of flooding, storms, and rising sea levels. A moderated Q&A session will give attendees the chance to engage directly, followed
