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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

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>>

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,

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

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

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