An overview of several tools that allow developers and local officials to understand how various green infrastructure practices can fit into a development project, and what the impact would be of development on stormwater infrastructure.
Green Infrastructure
Exploring Green Infrastructure Options for Your Project? These Tools Can Help.
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018Bayonne Water Guardians, Kearny AWAKE and Harrison TIDE Champion Green Initiatives
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018New Jersey Future has been working with Municipal Action Teams in three cities to educate residents on environmental issues and to help implement green infrastructure practices that will reduce combined-sewer overflows by keeping stormwater out of sewer systems.
How Do We Pay for New Jersey’s Aging Stormwater Infrastructure?
Wednesday, April 4th, 2018A session at the New Jersey Future Redevelopment Forum examined how stormwater utilities work in other states, what their benefits are, why New Jersey may want to consider authorizing them, and where the state is in that process.
Survey: New Jersey Residents Name Clean Drinking Water as Top Environmental Priority
Wednesday, March 28th, 2018A New Jersey Future/Jersey Water Works survey shows that New Jersey residents rate clean drinking water as their top environmental priority, and support investments in upgrading the state’s water systems.
Workshop Highlights the Benefits of Green Infrastructure to Developers
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018A workshop in Bayonne, organized by New Jersey Future, educated local developers on why green infrastructure should be an integral part of their plans.
Smart-Growth Policy Priorities Well Represented on Murphy Transition Team
Monday, November 27th, 2017Smart-growth policy issues are well represented by the 15 experts now or formerly associated with New Jersey Future who have been named to the transition teams working with Governor-elect Phil Murphy.
A Rain Garden Grows in Harrison
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017Rain gardens planted at the public library in Harrison can absorb approximately 2,800 gallons of water per storm and as much as 38,000 gallons per year based on average rainfall.
Rain Garden Partnership in Newton Brings Learning Opportunity, Better Water Quality
Friday, November 3rd, 2017A new rain garden in Newton, developed through a three-way partnership, provides improved water quality and offers an example of effective use of green infrastructure to manage stormwater.
Newark–Philadelphia Study Visit Focuses on Implementing Green Infrastructure at Scale
Wednesday, September 27th, 2017Representatives from the City of Newark visited the Philadelphia Water Department to learn more about implementing green infrastructure at scale to help manage stormwater.
Gubernatorial Candidates on Key Issues Facing New Jersey
Tuesday, September 19th, 2017We asked the Democrat and Republican candidates for governor how they would approach some of the key issues the winner will face when he or she takes office. Here is what they said.
