Anton Nelessen, a professor of urban planning and design at Rutgers University, conducted the survey, as he has in 167 cities in the United States and many others around the world. Nelessen recalls resistance bordering on hostility to his work in Macon. He heard the words “communist plot” in reference to his efforts. For that reason, he said, he suspected his work in Macon would amount to nothing more than an “interesting exercise.”
View the BREATHE Dashboard The Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth (HACE), Rutgers University–New Brunswick, and the environmental nonprofit Groundwork Elizabeth recently unveiled the BREATHE Dashboard, an online resource that gives city residents...
By Mike Lucas Rutgers Today, September 23, 2026 An initiative from the Rutgers Democracy Lab equips students, faculty and staff with tools for respectful engagement on challenging public issues An initiative at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is helping students...
By Daniel Ovadia The Daily Targum, Oct. 6, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Melinda Rushing, an assistant professor at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy in the Health Administration department, was recently awarded a National Institutes of Health Career...
Second year MCRP candidate Joseph Cuomo is the recipient of a 2026–27 Stormwater Infrastructure Matters (SWIM) Coalition Fellowship. The SWIM Coalition brings together more than 70 community-based, regional, and national organizations, universities, businesses, and...
As the next generation of nuclear reactors is slated for deployment, likely within the next decade, state and federal planners and nuclear facility developers have an important role to play in integrating these key energy resources. Long-term plans frequently assess...