Between 2011 and 2024, 99.5% of congressional districts experienced at least one federally declared major disaster due to extreme weather, affecting communities across political, urban-rural, and socioeconomic lines. These events, fueled
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
Finding Ground follows the experiences of a New York community impacted by flooding and the challenging conversations that emerge among neighbors. After a major storm hits, the flood forces an
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
As sea levels rise and storms intensify, New Jersey faces mounting risks to its people, homes, communities, and economy. Nearly 1.3 million New Jerseyans live in high flood risk areas;
In partnership with national experts in climate migration, housing buyouts, and climate adaptation, Rebuild by Design published a white paper on Best Practices for Voluntary Home Buyouts: Recommendations to NYS
