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 […]
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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>>
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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
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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 »
Climate change is impacting our lives. Is the 2024 election reflecting our reality? Join us for a deep dive on the intersection of elections and climate change in light of the upcoming 2024 November elections. We will present Rebuild by Design’s recently published Atlas of Accountability and Grist’s State of Emergency series to initiate an important discussion. Details: Tuesday, September 24,
United States of Disaster Read More »
6/25/24 RAINPROOF NYC SYMPOSIUM Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Rainproof NYC Symposium and to Jean Schwarzwalder for these images. If you would like any of these images emailed to you, please send a message to info@rebuildydesign.org with the image number.
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For the past six months, residents, nonprofits, government agencies, community organizations, universities, and the private sector have been working together to identify approaches to address our city’s heavy rainfall. Join us on June 25th for a full-day symposium where the members of the Rainproof NYC Working Groups will share their collective recommendations to address this
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Can New York City become Rainproof? Cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam, which face similar increases in heavy rainfall, have implemented unique approaches to address this challenge. Lot Locher, Strategist and co-founder of Amsterdam Rainproof and current International Director for Climate at One Architecture + Urbanism, and Lykke Leonardsen, Programme Director of Resilient and Sustainable City
Managing Rain: International Lessons from Amsterdam and Copenhagen Read More »
Responding to Hurricane Sandy and many events of heavy rain, the City of Hoboken has reimagined its public space to add acres of resilience parks and green infrastructure throughout its sidewalks to absorb water before it floods. Join us to learn about Hoboken’s innovative approach to tackling the challenges of heavy rainfall Caleb Stratton, Assistant
A Rainproofing Success? We Think So — Hoboken’s Approach Read More »
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