The 15-minute neighborhood concept gained visibility as the global pandemic demonstrated that local access to basic life needs is critically important. Fifteen-minute neighborhoods provide residents with easy access to parks, schools, gathering places, social services, places to buy healthy fresh food, and other amenities within a comfortable walk or bike ride.
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New Jersey State Policy Lab: Report on Food Security and Organic Waste Reduction
This report outlines potential public policies for consideration based on experiences in state and municipal government, the healthcare sector, the nonprofit sector, the agriculture sector, the waste management sector, local school systems, and institutions of higher education.
Rutgers Among Global Organizations Awarded Funding to Advance Data-Driven Climate Solutions
Rutgers works to help New Jersey adapt to climate change through research, the development of tools and technical guidance and stakeholder engagement.
New Jersey Climate Change Alliance announces statewide Organic Material Management Plan
Recognizing the importance of the New Jersey Food Waste Recycling Law, the New Jersey Climate Change Alliance Organics Workgroup was created with a common goal of outlining a statewide “Sustainable Organic Material Management Plan” (SOMMP) for New Jersey.
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Dean’s Welcome for Graduate Students
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesJoin Dean Shapiro as he welcomes all the new graduate students to the Bloustein School.
Bloustein Library Orientation Session Fall 2024
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesJoin Rutgers Librarian Julia Maxwell as she walks our new students through the important University Library tools and resources.
Careers: Professional Branding
VirtualThis program is for all students (except MPP who will have this program in their AFE 1 class). It is also part of the JUMP START series for first-year students. […]
Bloustein School Student Clubs and Organizations Fair
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesCome out and connect with the various and clubs and organizations that are part of the Bloustein School. Participating clubs and organizations include: Bloustein Graduate Student Association (BGSA) Bloustein Social […]
Bloustein School Centers and Institutes Fair
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesAn opportunity for students to meet and network with faculty and staff from the various Bloustein School Centers and Institutes, who will be showcasing their projects, work, and potential job […]