“Waterfronts are changing as a result of sea level rise,” said Jeanne Herb, an environmental policy expert at Rutgers University who has researched hazards posed by climate-related flooding to industries in New Jersey. “More often than not, these are facilities are on the water for a reason,” she said. “So how do we make sure that there are protections in place? That’s the big question.”
Mian: Affordable housing in God’s backyard
Affordable housing in God’s backyard: Some religious congregations find a new use for their space By Nadia Mian, Ph.D., Senior Program Director, Ralph W. Voorhees Center for Civic Engagement Faced with declining membership, aging buildings and large, underutilized...