Category Archives: Public Policy
How to take action after the Climate March
September 23, 2014This past Sunday in New York City, over 300,000 people took to the streets to stand up for climate change action at “the biggest climate march in history.” As many people are feeling the post-march glow, it’s the perfect time to … Continue reading
Citizens Campaign Working to Build a Stronger Perth Amboy
September 15, 2014Historic Perth Amboy has always been an important focal point in New Jersey. Long a seaport and commercial center, Perth Amboy’s fortunes were closely tied to the wave of industrialization that came in the mid-19th century, bringing with it waves … Continue reading
What’s on Nina Stack’s Desk This Summer?
August 12, 2014Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer You’ll wish that summer could always be here When that Nat King Cole song was a hit it was hard to image there would ever be a time that we would … Continue reading
Inspiring Solutions: Modernizing New Jersey’s water systems an opportunity
August 4, 2014Dodge Foundation President Chris Daggett and Environment Program Director Margaret Waldock want New Jersey communities to recognize the bright side of tackling the daunting challenge of modernizing the state’s outdated water systems. “Stormwater can be our savior if we view … Continue reading
How Do You Build a Truly Creative Community?
May 21, 2014It’s not surprising, but the places we want to live in are the ones that have embraced and fostered creativity and sustainability. When asked about the qualities that people want in a region, they are experiential; we want a mix … Continue reading
New Jersey’s Water Crisis
May 8, 2014Hidden beneath New Jersey’s 21 fastest-growing cities are aging pipelines that carry a mix of household sewage and rainwater that, even during a routine storm, spew their slurry into rivers, streams, bays and streets, parks and basements. Upgrading the so-called … Continue reading
Facing Our Future
April 11, 2012Back in November, I shared in this blog about a groundbreaking project the Council of New Jersey Grantmakers has been spearheading since 2010 – Facing Our Future. Last month, we were pleased to release an update to the original report … Continue reading
How Does Your Community Compare?
March 2, 2011Have you ever wondered about the details of your town’s budget, or important statistics like crime rates and property taxes, but couldn’t easily track it down? Surprisingly, all 566 of New Jersey’s municipalities still file their budgets on paper with … Continue reading