News – Page 3 – Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

Integrating food justice in urban planning for communities to become more self-sufficient

Though food seems trivial compared to other issues such as housing, transportation, and the environment; it is a significant part of our lives that we must constantly make decisions about.

NJTIP@Rutgers empowers: Making transit accessible and usable for New Jerseyans

NJTIP@Rutgers’ hands-on training was challenged and had to change, expanding its programs to provide training not just in transit but also the skills necessary to use the remote tools that have become so necessary over the past year.

Virtual tours, simulations enhance the remote learning experience for students in Freights and Ports class

Drawing upon her connections in the supply chain industry, Professor Anne Strauss-Wieder was able to provide alternative virtual experiences by working with the Port Authority of New York New Jersey and the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN).

Populism and the prospects for a new urban policy agenda

James DeFilippis, Ph.D. is a panelist at the Urban Affairs Association virtual conference and will be speaking on the theme Confronting COVID, Racial Injustice, and Economic Inequality.

Discussing slavery reparations and racial justice: Bloustein Memorial Lecture

Dr. Craemer has explored various options for paying reparations to African-Americans for the enslavement of their ancestors, which would address the wealth gap that exists between whites and African Americans.

A Thank-You to Our Essential Workers

While most Rutgers faculty and staff have been working remotely since the start of the pandemic, a group of university employees continued to report to campus to do their jobs.

Nurturing young minds through nature: How Rutgers’ NTN program positively impacts at-risk youth

The Nurture through Nature program provides after-school and summer programs for students in the New Brunswick school district. Rigorous program evaluation methods are in place to ensure NtN produces measurable positive progress in student development.

Integrating food justice in urban planning for communities to become more self-sufficient

NJTIP@Rutgers empowers: Making transit accessible and usable for New Jerseyans

Virtual tours, simulations enhance the remote learning experience for students in Freights and Ports class

Populism and the prospects for a new urban policy agenda

Discussing slavery reparations and racial justice: Bloustein Memorial Lecture

A Thank-You to Our Essential Workers

Research: Pandemic has exposed fatal health inequities

Sisters overcome family challenges to graduate with Honors