GAPS IN INFORMATION ACCESS ARE A DEMOCRACY PROBLEM. Today critical infrastructure, environmental, climatic, land use, regulatory, and demographic data is largely scattered across agencies and jurisdictions. Information is difficult to access, incomplete, outdated, or available in incompatible formats—creating a serious data governance problem as well as significant barriers to informed decision-making. In response, La Maraña
Please RSVP to join us in celebrating the launch of NYU’s university-wide climate lnitiative. Hear from inaugural Executive Director Eric Klinenberg and the Initiative’s faculty leadership, get a first look at what’s ahead, and connect with NYU’s climate community over drinks and food. Following the launch celebration, stay for a special Climate Week conversation featuring some
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Time: Wednesday, September 23rd, 1:30-5:30pm Location: North Javits Center, Nest IMPORTANT: You must also register for a general attendee pass to enter the Nest Communities across the country know more than ever about the climate risks they face—and increasingly know what solutions are needed. Yet too many resilience and adaptation efforts still struggle to move from plans and promising
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The New Jersey Chapter of the A&WMA and Rutgers University Business School in Camden are thrilled to partner for our 4th annual fall sustainability conference on October 1, 2026 at Rutgers Camden Campus. The theme is “Building Resilient Communities”. The challenges posed by climate change and uncertainties posed by emerging industries like artificial intelligence, risk
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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.
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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?
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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
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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.
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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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