May 22, 2026 | News, Research, Publications, and Reports
Seasonal Drivers of Storm Tides and Coastal Flood Impacts Along the US Atlantic Coast Abstract Due to sea‐level rise, densely populated coastal areas are facing increasing flood risk during coastal storms. Much of the US East Coast experiences extratropical cyclones...
May 21, 2026 | In the News
From 1993 through May of this year, 19 New Jersey crossing guards lost their lives shepherding children to and from school after being hit by drivers who either ignored or were oblivious to their directions to come to a stop. Overall, more than 390 other crossing...
May 19, 2026 | In the News
Montgomery Township, despite its strong agricultural heritage and successful farmland leasing programs, faces “food access gaps.” While the township is one of the wealthiest in New Jersey, at least 14% of its working families earn above the Federal Poverty...
May 19, 2026 | Graphics Portfolios
Daniel Mazza Graphic Communication for Planners, Spring 2026 View portfolio Instructor: Geoffrey Fouad
May 13, 2026 | In the News
New Jersey’s World Cup Party Isn’t Just About Soccer—It’s a $5M Gamble on Tourism, Culture and Small-Business Survival When Gov. Mikie Sherrill stood in Pennsauken’s Cooper River Park last week, she wasn’t just announcing a lineup of performers like The Village People...
May 13, 2026 | In the News
Essex County homeowners shouldered New Jersey’s steepest property taxes last year. Bills averaged $14,460 on homes worth $494,335. The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants released a refreshed guide… Essex County homeowners shouldered New Jersey’s...
May 13, 2026 | In the News
To professional election observers, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka’s bid for a fourth term leading New Jersey’s largest city is a given. “Wait, there is an election in Newark?” joked Matthew Hale of Seton Hall University’s political science department. “I am kidding. But...
May 11, 2026 | In the News
Before seeking a seat in Congress in this year’s 12th Congressional District race in central New Jersey, Sue Altman helped lead the legal fight that ended the “county line,’’ an archaic balloting system that discouraged outsiders and reformers from running in...
May 11, 2026 | In the News
After two years of task forces, collapsed deals, attempted overhauls and an Elon Musk lawsuit, Colorado lawmakers are finally poised to rewrite – and scale back – the state’s beleaguered artificial intelligence regulations. The latest legislation, in...
May 11, 2026 | In the News
Essex County homeowners were the most heavily taxed residents in New Jersey last year, state data shows. ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — When you live in the county with New Jersey’s highest property taxes, it’s always a good time to brush up on the basics. The Essex County-based...
May 8, 2026 | News, Research, Publications, and Reports
Public Transit User Experiences and Feelings of Safety among Marginalized Genders Abstract Harassment, discrimination, and violence are major concerns for women and sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) who ride public transit. However, these experiences often go...
May 5, 2026 | In the News
Today, our communities face many challenges – the effects of climate change, deteriorating infrastructure, increased poverty amid great affluence, the ravages of substance abuse, and more. Amidst these crises, we also face a deep cynicism about politics, government,...
May 5, 2026 | In the News
“Gray divorce,” the rising rate of separation among adults over 50, has grown dramatically in recent decades, increasing from just 8.7% of all divorces in 1990 to around 40% today. This trend reflects broader cultural and societal shifts, including longer life...
May 5, 2026 | In the News
New Jersey is building homes at its fastest pace in decades — a surge that is reshaping Central Jersey’s commuter rail towns, downtowns and redevelopment corridors, according to a new Rutgers University report that tracks long-term construction trends. The state...
May 4, 2026 | In the News
By Linda Stamato Apparently, Gov. Sherrill is weighing whether New Jersey should follow other states in redrawing voting district lines. Texas started the race with Trump’s encouragement. California followed, as did Virginia. Now, thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court,...