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Freedom House and Rutgers Democracy Lab Announce New Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Democracy and Freedom Online
“This partnership enables the Rutgers Democracy Lab’s Technology and Democracy Research Hub to bring students and leading researchers together to understand threats that come from a global resurgence in authoritarianism,” said Nicholas Longo, Director of the Rutgers Democracy Lab. “It will build young people’s ability to be engaged democratic citizens.”
Dallessio MCRP ’84 Named Executive Director, Monmouth Conservation Foundation
Tom Dallessio MCRP ’84 has been announced as the new Executive Director of Monmouth Conservation Foundation (MCF), ushering in an exciting next chapter as the organization prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary and continues its mission to preserve and protect open space, farmland, and natural habitats throughout Monmouth County.
Ashley Caldwell (PP ’26), Honored at Sheila Y. Oliver Foundation Annual Legacy Brunch
The Foundation honored the following women leaders for their outstanding contributions to public service, education, healthcare, advocacy, economic development, and community empowerment: Ashley M. Caldwell | Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy Graduate; Member, New Brunswick Board of Education
Montclair Center BID Economic Needs Assessment
Partnering with the Montclair Center Business Improvement District (BID), this graduate studio conducted a district-wide economic needs assessment that builds on the 2021 Strategic Plan to evaluate current post-pandemic conditions. The report examines the results of the survey, analyzes the current progress of the goals outlined in the previous 2021 Strategic Plan, and provides placemaking and economic development recommendations for the Montclair Center BID.
Community Outreach at The Game On! Culture Fest in Elizabeth
Earlier this month Bloustein School Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Research Clinton Andrews, and recent graduates Rimshah Jawad MPI '26 and Haroon Ashfaq MPI '25, represented the Rutgers Center for Urban Policy Research (CUPR) at a community outreach...
Complete Streets Planning: Enhancing Active Transportation in Linwood, NJ
Partnering with the City of Linwood New Jersey, the studio developed recommendations to improve a well-used bicycle and pedestrian trail. Central to the plan are recommendations for widening the Linwood Bike Path to fifteen feet, supported by recommendations focused on placemaking, climate resilience, and enhancing the overall user experience.
Taking First Steps Toward a Transit Friendly Future
Taking First Steps Toward a Transit Friendly Future brought together representatives from multiple agencies to highlight strategies for transit-oriented growth.
Extreme Heat & Supportive Housing In NJ by Yuhao Zheng (MCRP ’27)
SHA’s latest white paper, “Extreme Heat and Supportive Housing in New Jersey” examines the challenges present in warming climates and how the Garden State can proactively respond to keep residents safe in existing homes and needs for new construction or redevelopment.
Colleagues Celebrate Dr. Joel Cantor’s 27 Years of Exceptional Leadership
Serving over 27 years as the Director of Rutgers’ Center for State Health Policy, Dr. Joel Cantor helped establish the Center as one of New Jersey’s most trusted sources of independent health policy research.
NJSPL Report: Historical Water Bodies, CSO, and Flood Vulnerability in NJ
As urban areas have developed in New Jersey, some water bodies such as ponds, streams, and wetlands have been filled in, developed over, or rerouted through stormwater systems. In some cases, this process may have increased local flooding.
New Jersey Can’t Wait: We Need a Multisector Plan for Aging
Roberto Muñiz, President & CEO of Parker Health Group and a Senior Health Administration Fellow at the Bloustein School, argues that New Jersey urgently needs a Multisector Plan for Aging (MPA) to address housing, healthcare, transportation, and economic security as the state’s senior population grows fast. New Jersey has led the nation in outbound migration for years, he notes, with many older residents leaving due to high costs, and that more than half of seniors in the state don’t earn enough to cover basic needs.
Marc Pfeiffer Speaks with WNYC’s Michael Hill About High Retirement Payouts in NJ
Some long-serving public officials in New Jersey are collecting huge payouts when they retire. The payouts can include saved-up leave and sick days over the course of the job. Marc Pfeiffer speaks with WNYC about how West Orange ended up in this situation.