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Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 1d

50 Weeks of Atlas: Rhode Island Spotlight
Since 2011, RI has faced 8 federally declared disasters costing $66M. Resilience measures could help reduce future losses & help protect communities. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you to our partners who made the NYS Adaptation & Innovation Awards possible! Your collaboration drives climate resilience and innovation across New York.

Special thanks to: @NYDISnet
@OurWaterfront
@NYClimEx
@nyseagrant
@AIA_NewYork

Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 2d

Climate Adaptation Program: Hunters Point North: Vision Plan for Resiliency shows how community-led climate planning can create equitable, long-term protection for waterfront neighborhoods

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Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 2d

Large Community Infrastructure Projects: ECOncrete & Field Operations transform Hudson River Park Gansevoort Peninsula. Ecological innovation + public space = resilient, vibrant waterfronts. @EconcreteL @fieldoperations

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Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 2d

Small Community Infrastructure Project: Ausable Freshwater Center leads the way with the Ausable River Restoration Project. Small-scale interventions, big impact: safer communities & stronger ecosystems. @ausablecenter

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Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 2d

Mid-size Community Infrastructure Project: Congrats to Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper for restoring Cayuga Creek! Floodplains & wetlands are back, reducing flood risk & improving water quality. @bnwaterkeeper.bsky.social

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Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 2d

We’re proud to celebrate the winners of the 2025 NYS Adaptation & Innovation Awards! These projects showcase how communities across New York are reducing risk to climate impacts, restoring ecosystems, & creating benefits every day.

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Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 7d

"New Jersey’s next generation of climate leaders isn’t waiting — they’re leading.
Join us for Under 30 and Over It!, a panel featuring young professionals shaping climate policy, advancing environmental justice, and building resilient communities.
Oct 22 | 7–8 PM | Zoom
nyu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 9d

50 Weeks of Atlas: Pennsylvania Spotlight
Since 2011, PA has faced 10 disasters costing taxpayers $758M. We cannot wait any longer. Every disaster strains budgets, shutters businesses, and puts families at risk. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 9d

"Climate change is supercharging the frequency and severity of storms and flooding. At the same time, the White House is gutting disaster management. Can the Highlands take care of itself?"

highlandscurrent.org/2025/09/12/s...

Storm Warning

Can the Highlands take care of itself?

highlandscurrent.org

Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 10d

It's been 12 years since the Rebuild by Design Competition and HUD awarded $335 Million to the vision of the BIG U and we are thrilled to have been part of last weekend's community-led celebration of the opening of the newest section of East River and Corlears Hook Parks. #nyc

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Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you to Climate Resilience Consulting and ONE Architecture for hosting a great discussion on how resilience hubs can meet the needs of communities. Special thanks to the guest speakers for sharing powerful insights from their community hubs.

Thank you @Joycecoffee @one_arch_urb!

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Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you @AMNH for hosting Climate Resilience in Action at #ClimateWeekNYC 🌍 An inspiring evening with @MadameGandhi, @Rit_Aggarwala, and lightning talks from @RebuildbyDesign, @NYCParks, @ClimateMuseum & @columbiaclimate showcasing local solutions for a resilient NYC.

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Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 22d

50 Weeks of Atlas: Oklahoma Spotlight
Since 2011, OK has faced 30 federally declared disasters costing over $1B. Investing in resilience—hazard mitigation & stronger infrastructure—can help reduce losses & protect families. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 25d

9/25 Event: Join us at the American Museum of Natural History for Climate Resilience in Action, an evening of music, lightning lectures & dialogue on NYC’s climate future. Featuring Madame Gandhi + keynote by NYC DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala. #ClimateWeekNYC

RSVP: bit.ly/amnh-cw25

Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 25d

9/25 #ClimateWeek Event: Join Mayor Bhalla and Rebuild by Design for a tour of Hoboken’s award-winning Resilience Parks!
Explore how parks double as #climate infrastructure,- managing stormwater, cooling neighborhoods, and boosting community vibrancy. RSVP: bit.ly/47VpA31
#climateweek2025 #hoboken

Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 27d

9/25 #ClimateWeek Event: Curious about resiliency hubs and how they can meet the needs of our communities? We’re joining Climate Resilience Consulting, One architecture for a panel on designing, funding, and scaling resilience hubs across geographies. RSVP: bit.ly/464XkcU

#nyc #climateweek #climate

Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 27d

9/24 #ClimateWeek Event: Learn about NYC's innovative coastal defense through an expert panel discussion led by @nytimes.com Architecture Critic Michael Kimmelman + exclusive site tour of ESCR!
RSVP: bit.ly/3VGftYf

#nyc #climateweek2025 #climateweeknyc

Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · 27d

9/23 #ClimateWeek Event: Discover how East River Park is being reimagined as a frontline defense against climate change. Join Rebuild, One Architecture, & BIG for a guided tour with design & architectural insights behind the project.

RSVP: bit.ly/46kkJ8O

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Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · Sep 15

50 Weeks of Atlas: Ohio Spotlight
Since 2011, OH has faced 7 federally declared disasters costing $226M. Resilience investments today can help protect families & reduce future costs. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

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Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · Sep 12

Climate Week Events: The Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Plan will protect NYC from climate change while enhancing the waterfront! Read more at fidiseaportclimate.nyc

FiDi & Seaport Climate Resilience Plan | Fidi Seaport Climate

NYCEDC and MOCEJ released the Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Plan, a blueprint for comprehensive flood defense infrastructure to pr

fidiseaportclimate.nyc

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Rebuild by Design @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social · Sep 12

The numbers are in: a $3 billion climate resilience investment could support up to 45,000 jobs in New Jersey. Read the research at rebuildbydesign.org/nj-economic-...

#NJ #research #newjersey #jobs

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Nick Angarone @nickangarone.bsky.social · Sep 8

We have any number of reports and studies demonstrating the significant impacts to our communities from climate-driven extreme weather. People are dying from random rainstorms.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: City of Plainfield July 14 Flood Update

www.plainfieldnj.gov

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Nick Angarone @nickangarone.bsky.social · Sep 8

…and every $1 not invested in disaster resilience today can cost communities up to $33 in lost future economic activity.

Beyond the Payoff: How Investments in Resilience and Disaster Preparedness Protect Communities

Resilience Report 2025, produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Allstate, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

www.uschamber.com

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Nick Angarone @nickangarone.bsky.social · Sep 8

#NJ elected officials...what are we waiting for??

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