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An Anthology of Ideas for Hurricane Ida ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

Hurricane Ida left a path of destruction and a collective head scratching –  wondering what could have been done to prepare, what can be done to help those most affected, and what should be done to prevent a similar event from happening again. However, we already have the answers. Experts in water management, data, transportation, […]

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WHO LIVES IN THE NYC FLOODPLAIN? ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎

As climate change causes a rise in sea levels and increases the likelihood of flooding and major storms, we need to better understand who will be at risk during these events. Analyzing the floodplain reveals a larger story – the number of New Yorkers who are highly vulnerable to increased coastal storms is even higher

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BUILDING BRIDGES: A COMMUNITY-BASED STEWARDSHIP STUDY FOR AN EQUITABLE EAST RIVER PARK

The long-term maintenance of parks is a challenge in New York City, just as in many other cities around the world. To address shortages in funding and opportunities for enhancements, New York City has a history of employing the “Conservancy” model, which typically takes the form of a non-profit institution that contracts with the NYC

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