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Sasaki/Rutgers/Arup New Jersey The Barrier Islands are the most responsive stretch of the New Jersey shore, constantly shifting with the energy of sea and storm. Significant development has occurred in recent decades; yet, Hurricane Sandy demonstrated the vulnerability of development on the barrier islands. Although opportunities to attract people and commerce are present today in […]

PennDesign/OLIN New Jersey Jersey City and Hoboken share common and frequently floodable borders along the Hudson. Both are dense, well established cities with aging sewer infrastructure. Jersey City and Hoboken are comprised of brownstones, converted industrial buildings, townhomes, and buildings that simply cannot be raised. New solutions for flood prevention must be found that relieve

PennDesign/OLIN New Jersey The Toms River region is composed of a diverse set of communities that range from shore towns to back-bay developments. To create a conversation of change, new models of resilience–that are physical, engaging, and on display in areas where environmental change is most likely to occur–must be presented to the community. These

PennDesign/OLIN New York Sandy’s peak storm tide on the East Shore of Staten Island reached 16 feet, compared to 11.1 feet at Manhattan’s Battery. Where sea walls failed under surge in this and past storms, new solutions are sought. Selected areas are too low to be made safe, but retreat from the water is not

PennDesign/OLIN Bronx, New York Winning Project $20M PennDesign / OLIN with HR&A Advisors, eDesign Dynamics, Level Infrastructure, Barretto Bay Strategies, McLaren Engineering Group, Philip Habib & Associates, Buro Happold The 1-square mile of Hunts Point peninsula is the intersection of the local and the regional in rebuilding by design. What’s at risk in Hunts Point

OMA Hoboken, New Jersey Winning Project $230M OMA with Royal HaskoningDHV; Balmori Associates; and HR&A Advisors Jersey City, Hoboken and Weehawken are susceptible to both flash flood and storm surge. As integrated urban environments, discreet one-house-at-a-time solutions do not make sense. What is required is a comprehensive approach that acknowledges the density and complexity of

OMA New York “Communicating a common understanding of resiliency” Challenges are posed to communications before, during, and after a flood event. In anticipating flood, and building resiliency, it is essential for all stakeholders to share a common understanding of the risks and their implications. Although efforts continue to be made at outreach and capacity building,

OMA New York “Growing to a more resilient city” JFK International Airport is a vital node in the regions infrastructure. As part of Jamaica Bay, it is also highly vulnerable to flood risk. Although the airport is capable of ‘taking care if its own problems’, there is an opportunity to leverage this asset to promote

OMA New York “Making smart decisions on where to grow resiliently” To support the future growth of the region, in a flood risk constrained environment, deciding where to grow will be critical. This will mean focusing new growth in those areas that can be optimally defended, and conversely, limiting exposure in those areas that cannot―citadel

MIT CAU + ZUS + URBANISTEN The Meadowlands, New Jersey Winning Project $150M MIT CAU + ZUS + URBANISTEN with Deltares; 75B; and Volker Infra Design Integrating transportation, ecology, and development, the project transforms the Meadowlands basin to address a wide spectrum of risks while providing civic amenities and creating opportunities for new redevelopment. The