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
JOIN US FOR CLIMATE WEEK SEPT 22-28 Read More »
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
Making it Rainproof: Reimagining New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure will bring together experts and advocates for a dynamic virtual discussion on the future of stormwater management in the state. The event will begin with an overview of New Jersey’s climate risks, new 2024 findings, and a look at how Rainproof NYC strategies could be adapted locally.
Making It Rainproof: Reimagining New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure (Virtual) Read More »
Join us on Thursday, February 27th for an evening of readings, conversation and activations around the future we want for our city. Rebuild by Design is working with artist Noah Fischer on a understanding of life in New York City in the future. Learn more here>> Thursday, February 27th, 6-9pm Program begins at 7pm Francis
The Future of New York (If We Want It) Read More »
Between 2011 and 2024, 99.5% of congressional districts experienced at least one federally declared major disaster due to extreme weather, affecting communities across political, urban-rural, and socioeconomic lines. These events, fueled by climate change, cost taxpayers $117.9 billion in federal relief—$72.7 billion from FEMA for hazard mitigation (HM) and public assistance (PA), as well as $45.2 billion
Atlas of Accountability: County-Level Federal Disaster Declarations (2011-2024) Read More »
Newsday: President Donald Trump wants to revamp the Federal Emergency Management Agency or possibly get rid of it as he recently suggested.
Why eliminating FEMA would be a disaster for LI Read More »
Associated Press: Federal disaster aid is nearly everywhere. About 94% of Americans live in a county that has gotten Federal Emergency Management Agency help for disasters since 2011.
Who gets more disaster aid? Republican states. Experts explain that and more about FEMA Read More »
