More and more, coastal communities have found themselves paying to reconstruct public infrastructure, such as roads, seawalls, bridges and parks, as a result of hurricanes, tropical storms, and associated storm surges. With climate change rendering more areas vulnerable to sea level rise and extreme storm events, costs associated with creating and maintaining public infrastructure investments are likely to increase. Read More
Many public sector entities that possess brownfields sites struggle to manage their stormwater runoff. Up to now, there has been limited guidance about how to engage these sites for on-site stormwater treatment. Read More
Rutgers University and Economic Development Association of New Jersey brought together national leaders to discuss the multifaceted challenges and opportunities for brownfield sites. Read More
Each year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides grants to address sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances. These grants are competitive; only about one-third of applications funded. Read More
Would residents in your community like to see a reduction in federal flood insurance premiums? Read More
Many states have grant programs to incentivize the redevelopment of brownfield sites; however, doing so at a more local level presents unique challenges and opportunities. Read More
Making a summer cocktail is a lot like addressing community needs and environmental challenges. Read More
First planned for the 1999 Morris Canal Redevelopment Plan, Berry Lane Park has transformed more than 17 acres of former rail yards, junk yards, auto repair shops, industrial facilities, and warehouses in one of the most impoverished neighborhoods in Jersey City into a park with ballfields, playing courts, and passive recreation areas. Read More
Hurricane Sandy revealed communities’ vulnerability to the growing risks from coastal storms, sea level rise, flooding, erosion, and associated threats. Read More
Brownfields Best Practices: BCONE Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop Read More
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