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Tue, 2013-06-11 16:48 — mdmcdonald
This working group is focused on discussions about housing.

The mission of this working group is to focus on discussions about housing.

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Left vacant by COVID-19, can offices become homes to fix housing shortages?

Wed, 2020-12-02 09:44 — mike kraft
Left vacant by COVID-19, can offices become homes to fix housing shortages? The coronavirus pandemic has increased pressure on governments to address shortages in housing and allowed authorities more freedom to convert empty offices, urban experts said on Tuesday. Rina Chandran U.S.

BANGKOK (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The coronavirus pandemic has increased pressure on governments to address shortages in housing and allowed authorities more freedom to convert empty offices, urban experts said on Tuesday.

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Situation Report

America's Homeless: The Rise of Tent City, USA

Fri, 2014-06-06 22:36 — Kathy Gilbeaux

      

Homeless encampments known as "tent cities" are popping up across the country.

money.cnn.com - by Blake Ellis - May 16, 2014

Formed as an alternative to shelters and street-living, these makeshift communities are often set up off of highways, under bridges and in the woods. Some have "mayors" who determine the rules of the camp and who can and can't join, others are a free-for-all. Some are overflowing with trash, old food, human waste and drug paraphernalia, others are relatively clean and drug-free.

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United States
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Housing / Shelter
Vulnerability
Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?: 
Problem
Situation Report

Rebuild by Design Public Receptions in New York and New Jersey

Tue, 2013-10-22 21:04 — Kathy Gilbeaux

      

Photo: Cameron Blaylock

rebuildbydesign.org

Rebuild by Design is hosting two public receptions in New York and New Jersey to hear Rebuild by Design's ten Design Teams discuss their research and the ideas born out of their work.

This is a critical moment for the Rebuild by Design project and a perfect occasion to learn more about the teams' thoughtful and unique visions to make our region more resilient.

The proposals follow three months of in-depth analysis and public outreach, including both one-on-one conversations with people living in affected areas and robust guided conversations with Design Teams and citizens. This will lead up to a selection of projects each team will pursue in the design phase—the next and final portion of the competition.

Breakfast Reception at NYU - RSVP
8:30 to 11:00 a.m.
60 Washington Square South,New York, NY
Kimmel Center, 4th Floor

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US - NorthEast
General Topic Tags: 
Housing / Shelter
Sustainable Development
Problem, Solution, SitRep, or ?: 
Solutions

Guidance for Community Reconstruction Zone Plans - A Planning Toolkit for CRZ Planning Committees

Wed, 2013-08-07 15:25 — Kathy Gilbeaux

nysandyhelp.ny.gov

Through the Community Reconstruction Zone
(CRZ) Program, New York State is assisting communities
to rebuild better and safer based on community-
driven plans that consider current damage,
future threats to community assets, and the community’s
economic future. In keeping with the National
Disaster Recovery Framework, CRZ Plans will consider
the needs, risks, and opportunities related to
assets in the following categories of recovery support
functions: Community Planning and Capacity
Building, Economic Development, Health and Social
Services, Housing, Infrastructure, and Natural and
Cultural Resources.

By completing a successful Plan, each participating
community will position itself to obtain funding to
implement that Plan to improve the community’s
future.

NY - Recovery Resources Center

Guidance for Community Reconstruction Zone Plans -
A Planning Toolkit for CRZ Planning Committees
(81 page .PDF report)

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United States
US - NorthEast
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Community
Infrastructure
Sustainable Development
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Solutions

Interactive Map: Sandy's Monetary Damages

Thu, 2013-06-27 21:29 — Kathy Gilbeaux

 

njspotlight.com - by Colleen O'Dea - March 15, 2013

The average damage per home from Superstorm Sandy as assessed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in processing claims for housing assistance. Click on a ZIP code to find out more about those who suffered damage from the storm, including income data on those seeking governmental assistance.

Source: FEMA Housing Assistance Data

http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/13/03/14/sany-s-monetary-damages/

For a story and map showing data for the number of properties damaged in a municipality, click here.

What is My Base Flood Elevation (BFE)? Address Lookup Tool

Sat, 2013-06-22 21:37 — Kathy Gilbeaux

What is My Base Flood Elevation (BFE)? Address Lookup Tool

(Formerly What is My ABFE?)

The interactive 'What is My BFE?' tool below can help you compare the current effective and the best available flood hazard data for your property (See disclaimer below).  Get information for your property in three easy steps:

1.    Enter your address into the field below and click the “Get Details” button.
***Internet Explorer users: You must click 'No' if a security warning pop up window appears on your screen in order for the report to display correctly after clicking the "Get Details" button.*** 

Updated NYC Flood Maps Give Hope To Jersey Shore Residents

Tue, 2013-06-11 13:19 — Kathy Gilbeaux

What was left of a home in the Good Luck Point section of Bayville, New Jersey after the storm.  Credit PatriciaA.Miller

submitted by Albert Gomez

berkeley-nj.patch.com - by Daniel Nee - June 11, 2013

Jersey Shore residents placed into the dreaded 'V' zone in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's advisory flood maps released in late 2012 may soon see some relief, if an updated round of maps released for New York City residents is any indication.

The federal agency released preliminary flood maps – generally, the second-to-last step before final maps are issued – on Monday.

According to a report by WNYC radio, major swaths of coastal land were removed from the 'V,' or velocity, zone there.

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View Best Available Flood Hazard Data for New Jersey and New York

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