REBUILD BY DESIGN
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Rebuild is reimagining the way communities find solutions for today’s large-scale, complex problems through collaborative research and design-driven processes
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50 Weeks of Atlas: Montana Spotlight.#Montana has faced 18 federally declared disasters since 2011, with Blaine County experiencing 6 of them + 11 flooding events statewide. Read why it’s time for proactive measures in our #AtlasofAccountability:
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This week! Join us July 17, 7–9 PM @the_clemente .for "Echoes Beneath the Rain," an immersive sonic installation weaving original music, ambient recordings, and community testimony. Stop by a #RainproofNYC community table to join the work. RSVP today:
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50 Weeks of Atlas: Missouri Spotlight.Since 2011, MO has faced 17 federally declared disasters costing taxpayers over $1.1B. Investing in storm-ready infrastructure now could reduce future costs & better prepare our communities. #AtlasofAccountability:
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Twelve years later, these projects are more than infrastructure. They are living models of how communities can adapt to a changing climate—by prioritizing equity, ecology, and long-term resilience.
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Resilient Bridgeport (CT): A finalist with a fully designed plan for green infrastructure. But federal funding may be at risk:
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Hunts Point Lifelines (Bronx): Resilience on a working waterfront—solar + storage at schools, mobile generators, and a tri-gen microgrid for food supply continuity.
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New Meadowlands (NJ): Combines green infrastructure, open space, and stormwater upgrades. Construction is underway.
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Living with the Bay (Nassau County): Reduces risk, restores ecosystems, and enhances access. Visit the new Environmental Education & Resiliency Center at Hempstead Lake State Park.
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Living Breakwaters (Staten Island): Offshore structures now reduce wave energy, restore habitat—and early ecological gains are visible, with seals saying hello in the NY Harbor!
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Resist, Delay, Store, Discharge (Hoboken, NJ): Has delivered 5 new resilient parks, cut flooding by 88%, and captures 4.2M gallons of stormwater. The flood wall is under construction. [Walking tour ➝
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The BIG U (NYC): A vision for 10 miles of flood protection. Four segments have broken ground, and parts of the $1.45B East Side Coastal Resiliency Project are now open.
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These projects have since catalyzed over $4.5 billion in investment in communities around the region.
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Marking a major shift in federal recovery strategy, for the first time, the government invested in rebuilding that anticipated future climate risks—setting a precedent for resilience-focused infrastructure.
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Twelve years ago this month, @HUDgov awarded $930 million to seven visionary projects through the Rebuild by Design Hurricane Sandy Design Competition. It was the first time post-disaster recovery was co-designed with local communities across NY, NJ, and CT.
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RT @KathyParkPrice: You, too, can take this Hoboken climate infrastructure tour. Then join @NY4P and demand that our parks and public space….
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What a turnout! We brought NYC park advocates across the Hudson to see how repurposing parks as climate infrastructure can unlock millions in funding, reduce flooding, and hold 4.2M gallons of rain in a single storm. Let’s bring this vision to NYC! #nycparks.
New Yorkers en route to New Jersey for resiliency inspo. @NY4P and @SouthBronxUnite co-hosted a resiliency tour in Hoboken w/ @rebuildbydesign. We invited Play Fair Coalition members to learn how the city reduced flooding by up to 88% while creating incredible public spaces.
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50 Weeks of Atlas: Mississippi Spotlight.Since 2011, MS has faced 25 federal disasters. Hinds & Yazoo Counties lead with 12. Storms, floods, & tornadoes strain budgets & lives. It’s time to invest in resilient infrastructure. Read #AtlasofAccountability:
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50 Weeks of Atlas: Minnesota Spotlight. Since 2011, Minnesota has faced 16 federally declared disasters, costing taxpayers over $348M. Every county has been hit. It’s time to invest in resilient infrastructure—before the next storm:
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NJ is at risk of losing $$$ due to flooding. By 2050, Cape May County will have $68.2 billion of property value exposed to flooding. NJ can upgrade its infrastructure before communities suffer. Read More: #capemay #NewJersey
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50 Weeks of Atlas: Michigan Spotlight.MI faced 7 disasters from 2011–2024—3 in Wayne County alone, costing $54M. Investing in storm-ready infrastructure saves billions, protects jobs, and builds resilience. Let’s act now. Explore the #AtlasofAccountability:
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