New Jersey
New Jersey Stands to Support 26,000+ Jobs through $3 Billion Climate Resilience Bond, Backed by Overwhelming Public Support
Seventy-six percent of New Jersey residents support a $3 billion public bond for climate resilience infrastructure, according to a poll released by Fairleigh Dickinson University today. Rebuild by Design’s companion analysis finds that the same investment would support between 26,000 and 45,000 jobs.
2025 Climate Summit at the Cape May Point Science & Arts Center
On June 20th-22nd, The Climate Institute will host its inaugural Climate Summit—an inclusive gathering for scientists, policymakers, and the public. Saturday, June 21st will feature presentations on the latest climate science and research, a solutions showcase highlighting adaptation and mitigation strategies, and opportunities for networking and collaboration to drive actionable solutions.
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A Conversation with Amanda Devecka-Rinear from New Jersey Organizing Project
Join our session to hear our latest NJ research on flooding and financial risk, and learn how Amanda Devecka Rinear works to direct hundreds of millions of disaster aid dollars to ensuring full and fair recovery for families. Register HERE>>>
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NJ Atlas of Disaster Monthly Speaker Series
The NJ Atlas of Disaster Monthly Briefing will focus on providing exclusive updates on Rebuild by Design’s NJ Atlas of Disaster and our related research. Each session will feature a 10 min review of Rebuild by Design’s updates and key information about our proposals, aimed at creating sustainable funding for climate infrastructure. There will be
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Superstorm Sandy group eyes ballots, insurance surcharges and oil fees to fund resiliency projects
Washington Post: A 2% surcharge on property insurance policies, mandatory fees on the oil and gas industries, and holding a public referendum are ways a public-private group formed in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy recommends to pay for projects to protect New Jersey from the next big storm. In a report released this week, Rebuild By
Hoboken’s resiliency parks fight flooding but come with a big price tag
NJ Spotlight: Hoboken’s four resiliency parks conceal massive underground tanks that can take on about 4 million gallons of rainwater. Amy Chester, the director of Rebuild by Design, the organization that drew up the parks, says early estimates show the tanks reducing local flooding by 88%, justifying the price tag of more than $230 million.
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Hudson River Resist, Delay, Store, and Discharge
Developed by: OMA with Royal HaskoningDHV; Balmori Associates; and HR&A Advisors View the full report here. Visit the project webpage here.
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