Join us for an immersive sonic installation by Olive Toran in collaboration with Rainproof NYC and Rebuild by Design: Let the storm speak. Rain is more than weather-it’s memory, warning, and connection. This immersive installation weaves sound, images, and community voices to explore how water arrives, disrupts, and how we respond. Featuring original live performances […]
The Response: Echoes Beneath the Rain | JULY 17 Read More »
From storms that disrupt daily life to flash floods that threaten homes and infrastructure, the impacts of heavy rainfall are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. In response, Rebuild by Design is committed to working towards Rainproofing NYC, learn more here>>
Toward a Rainproof NYC Read More »
Join Rainproof NYC and Arup for a hands-on session to reimagine NYC into a sponge: Arup will share insights from their Global Sponge Cities Snapshot, a study using advanced digital tools to understand the “sponginess,” or natural ability to manage heavy rainfall, of cities like NYC, London, Shanghai, and more. Participants will join a hands-on
GLOBAL SPONGE CITIES: NYC SNAPSHOT | MAY 28 Read More »
A series of funny, family-friendly plays by our Rainproof [Your Community’s Name] partner, Sabina Sethi Unni, running from April 10–27 across all five boroughs. The show follows a flood sensor working at her aunt’s chai shop who really wants to be a movie star. Halfway between really funny devised theater and culturally competent community disaster prevention, this show is about
FLOOD SENSOR AUNTY | APRIL 10 – 27 Read More »
From storms that disrupt daily life to flash floods that threaten homes and infrastructure, the impacts of heavy rainfall are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. In response, Rebuild by Design is thrilled to announce the launch of “Rainproof [Your Community’s Name],” a new initiative supporting 10 partner projects around NYC with $10,000 each to nine
10 Projects, 1 Mission: A Rainproof NYC Read More »
Rebuild by Design is excited to offer micro-grants of $10,000 each to three community organizations working to implement ongoing or new initiatives that address the recommendations and guiding principles from the Rainproof NYC Working Group process. To learn more and apply now: CLICK HERE>>
Call for Applications for “Rainproof [Your Community’s Name]” Read More »
The “Rainproofing New York City: Recommendations from the Working Groups,” report documents the recommendations that came out of the working group process, and will serve as a resource for other cities who are working to address the challenge of increased heavy rainfall To read the full report: CLICK HERE>>
Rainproof NYC: Recommendations from the Working Groups Read More »
Join us for a thought-provoking virtual event as we explore how Miami can draw inspiration from Rainproof NYC to tackle the increasing challenges of heavy rainfall. Learn how collaborative, community-driven approaches can help design solutions that address these critical environmental issues while centering the most vulnerable populations in Miami. This 1.5-hour event will bring together
Virtual Event | Toward a Rainproof Miami Read More »
Details: Friday, September 27, 2024, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Rebuild by Design | 20 Cooper Sq, New York, NY, 10003 (Google Maps Pin) RSVP Here>>
New Structures for Adaptation and Climate Resilience Read More »
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