Judy Huynh

Climate Resilience Isn’t Just Good PR, It’s Basic Economics

Real Clear Markets: That was the practical effect in Hoboken. Projects like ResilienCity Park, our other resiliency parks and Rebuild by Design reduced flooding and shortened recovery time when storms hit. Residents saw fewer disruptions, businesses were better able to keep operating, and property owners had more reason to believe the city was taking long-term

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These Jersey Shore Communities Could Be Underwater By 2050, New Study Says

Patch: “New Jersey is confronting the reality that the impact of weather events — flooding, fires, and heatwaves — are becoming the new reality, as it becomes more and more expensive to live. These events worsen lives and livelihoods for those who are not prepared,” said Amy Chester, Director, Rebuild by Design. “We have an

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Flood Risk Threatens Hundreds Of Jersey City Public Assets

Hudson Reporter: A new analysis released by Rebuild by Design examined flood exposure across public infrastructure in Jersey City and surrounding areas. The study identified 281 public assets out of 686 in Jersey City located within current flood zones. The inventory includes a range of public facilities such as schools, fire stations, police stations, libraries,

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New flood analysis finds 1 in 4 NJ public buildings in flood zones

Hudson Valley: Two new interactive tools show whether schools, hospitals, fire stations and other public buildings across New Jersey are at risk of flooding. A new analysis from ‘Rebuild by Design’ shows that one in four public buildings, including schools, hospitals and fire stations, are located in flood zones. By 2050, that figure is expected

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