Join us as we celebrate the launch of "Rutgers Then and Now," a compelling new book by Jim Hughes, Richard Edwards, and David Listoken which chronicles Rutgers University’s remarkable journey from a small colonial college to a leading public research institution. Through engaging narratives and vivid illustrations, the authors trace the university’s transformation over the […]
Join us for a tour of Round Table Studios and the first ever Work Resort in the United States. Situated on a 185-acre campus in Berkeley Heights, NJ, the Connell Family has invested over $500 million in the first-of-its-kind, innovative resort environment in the United States for working, living, relaxing, and dining. Round Table Studios and […]
The vibrant and gritty New Brunswick DIY scene offers the opportunity to get involved with the local music community, serving as an integral counterculture third space for young adults—especially among women, queer, and people of color communities looking for an inclusive, engaging, and creative outlet. By applying an urban planning lens, we examine the intersections […]
Presented by Oscar Perry Abello Senior Economics Correspondent, Next City While the laws, regulations, and structure of banking greatly influence land use, urban planning and housing, banking itself is poorly understood—even by many who work in banking. Looking around today, it may seem like big banks have always lorded over the economy, but in reality, […]
The Rutgers Climate Symposium fosters collaboration among researchers and students across all disciplines from institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region who are interested in climate change, renewable energy, energy efficiency, or other approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. FEATURING Katherine Blunt, Author and Journalist William Hallman, Distinguished Professor of Human Ecology, Rutgers University Benjamin Santer, Atmospheric […]
Are you interested in working in the housing and community development field? Are you already IN the field and want to add to your connections? Bloustein School students and alumni are invited to join us for an evening of learning and networking with industry professionals and fellow alumnus Rafay Kazmi MPP/MCRP '19 at Enterprise Community Partners. Space […]
Hear from alumni and practitioners about why they chose planning, and from faculty and staff of the eight planning and urban design programs in the New York region about what makes their programs unique.
Presented by Kenneth Morris, Jr., MHA, MA Vice President, External Affairs, St. Joseph’s Health View Video Here Supportive housing is a groundbreaking concept that combines affordable housing with essential services to provide stability, autonomy, and dignity to people grappling with complex challenges. The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) Hospital Partnership Subsidy Pilot Program revolutionized […]
Urban Design Lecture Series at the Edward J Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy Existing communities are increasingly concerned with how new infill development impacts the form, scale, and character of established neighborhoods. This lecture features case studies of how urban design techniques, strategies and methods have been successfully used to “shape” infill projects, […]
The Urban Planning Listening Session is an open and informal forum discussion for students to provide feedback, offer suggestions, and hear the most up to date news about the program. Hosted by Mi Shih, Urban Planning Program Director; Md Shahadat Hossain, VP of Urban Planning Program for Bloustein Graduate Student Association; Courtney Culler, Associate Director […]
The Rutgers Equity Alliance for Community Health (REACH) in collaboration with the Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement, the Rutgers Center on Law, Inequality and Metropolitan Equity, and the Rutgers Center for Urban Research and Education are hosting a daylong conference about the intersection of housing and health with speakers from the university, community, […]
People with disabilities face new threats from climate change driven disasters. They are more likely to lose assistive devices or medication, become disconnected from support networks and be left behind during an emergency. Coastal South Asia's disability community is at particular risk as global warming contributes to sea level rise, more intense storms, heat waves […]
New Brunswick, NJ has many architectural gems that often go unappreciated. The city has also experienced significant redevelopment and in tandem, historic preservation versus development challenges. This tour will consider these diverse forces that typify many American cities. The tour will begin at the entrance to the Bloustein School, Civic Square Building, 33 Livingston Avenue, […]
Learn what’s new in the current edition and hear from planners and attorneys on the important issues and special topics in redevelopment today. The Redevelopment Handbook, co-authored by Stan Slachetka and David Roberts, is the recognized reference on redevelopment in New Jersey and has been used widely by planners, attorneys, public officials, educators, and the […]
The Undergraduate Open House is a great opportunity for prospective students to learn about the Bloustein School, our undergraduate academic programs, admissions criteria, and the Rutgers-Bloustein School student experience. There will also be a tour of the school. Join us if you aspire to be a changemaker! RSVP at go.rutgers.edu/EJBUOH24