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Atlantic City’s Planning Director Brian Kempf (MCRP ’17) Reflects on Jersey Shore’s Future
“I would spend summers digging elaborate trenches and walls to keep our beach chairs safe from the incoming tide,” Kempf said. “I lost that battle many times.” Now, as Atlantic City’s planner, Kempf still builds seawalls, now to hold increasing tides and rising sea-levels at bay while protecting 40,000 residents and scores more tourists.
Afterschool Program Access: Unresolved Issues in a Changed World
Despite the demand, approximately 80% of New Jersey children remain shut out of access to afterschool programs, largely due to cost and logistical hurdles, according to an October 2025 report from the Afterschool Alliance.
Leadership Change at Heldrich Center
Andrea Hetling, Ph.D., has been appointed director of the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, effective September 1, 2026. She succeeds Carl Van Horn, Ph.D., who founded the Heldrich Center in 1998.
Bloustein Graduate Studio Report Wins 2026 NJPO Achievement in Planning Award
A Bloustein School spring 2026 graduate studio report, Advancing Climate Resilience Through Municipal Land Use Planning, is the recipient of a 2026 New Jersey Planning Officials Achievement in Planning Award.
Sharanya Sahu (MCRP ’27) Named FCNY Community Planning Fellow
Sharanya Sahu, MCRP ’27, was selected as a Community Planning Fellow for the Fund for the City of New York (FCNY) for the 2026-27 academic year. Sharanya is a student research associate with the Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement and interested in affordable housing, land use, and environmental analytics.
Incentivizing E-bikes in NJ: Lessons from E-bike Rebate Programs in North America
Among the findings, researchers recommended that the NJDOT run demo events with local advocacy groups to get residents to try e-bikes and learn about the new state law.
Community and Belonging Initiatives
The school is home to individuals from many cultures, races, nationalities, genders, identities, and life experiences and with different beliefs and values. The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy values community and belonging and aims to improve and grow these efforts strategically by managing and assessing performance.
Created Equal? Citizenship Equality and America’s 250th
In honor of Constitution Day, on September 15 the Eagleton Institute of Politics will welcome renowned constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar for a timely discussion exploring the Constitution’s enduring influence on American democracy. The Bloustein School is proud to serve as a co-sponsor. Moderated by CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig, the conversation will examine the evolution of constitutional principles from the Declaration of Independence’s promise that “all men are created equal” to the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship and today’s debates over equality, citizenship, and constitutional rights. RSVP here.
Student Spotlight: Juliann Lopes, MHA ’26
“When I started researching MHA programs in New Jersey, Rutgers was the first school I considered. The Bloustein School really stood out. It’s CAHME-accredited and offers a multifaceted, well-balanced curriculum. My courses are engaging, exciting, and challenging and have helped me build the competencies I need to become a leader in healthcare administration.”