A roundtable at the Redevelopment Forum discussed the need for a regional approach to making the New Jersey coast more resilient to the effects of climate change, and what the possible obstacles would be.
Regional Planning
Forum Roundtable: Getting to a Regional Approach to Coastal Resilience
Monday, March 20th, 2017Recommendations for the Next Governor
Friday, March 10th, 2017New Jersey Future’s 2017 gubernatorial platform recommends targeted smart-growth investments and strategies to help accelerate New Jersey’s economic growth.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise VI: Tax Districts
Friday, February 17th, 2017Sixth of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses the use of special tax districts to provide risk-related services to flood-vulnerable areas.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise V: Overlay Zones
Thursday, February 16th, 2017Fifth of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses the use of overlay zones to delineate and regulate areas at risk.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise IV: Changes to Building and Site Standards
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017Fourth of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses changes to building and site standards.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise III: Restricting Development
Wednesday, February 8th, 2017Third of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses ways to restrict development and to allow protective easements to move as shorelines change.
New Jersey Future Staff To Speak at Planning Conference
Thursday, January 19th, 2017Three members of the New Jersey Future staff will be speaking at APA-New Jersey’s annual planning conference Jan. 26 and 27 in New Brunswick.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise II: Redirecting Development
Tuesday, January 10th, 2017Second of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses ways to redirect development away from vulnerable areas.
Planning for Sea-Level Rise I: Accounting for Damage
Tuesday, January 10th, 2017First of a series of articles detailing strategies coastal states are examining in order to plan for sea-level rise. This article addresses ways to account for substantial damage to structures.
New Jersey Future Hosts National Gathering
Wednesday, November 16th, 2016New Jersey Future hosted the annual gathering of state and regional smart-growth organizations in downtown Newark.
