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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

And we know that the public overwhelmingly supports investing in #ClimateResilience, regardless of political party based on polling released today by @fduwhatsnew.bsky.social .

We know that an investment by #NJ in #ClimateResilience would result in thousands of jobs based on a report released today by @rebuildbydesign.bsky.social.

50 Weeks of Atlas: North Dakota Spotlight Since 2011, ND has faced 18 federally declared disasters costing $659M. Extreme weather is rising—the time to act is now to help prepare communities. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

Next Saturday, September 13, The City Sponge is hosting their Flood Solutions Fair in Queens, NY. The event is free to the public and a fantastic chance to learn, network, and collaborate. www.eventbrite.com/e/flood-solu...

“The glue carrying forward lessons learned between storms are the architects, landscape architects, engineers – the design community – leading the way to learn from the past and prepare communities for the future.” - Rebuild by Design, Amy Chester www.dezeen.com/2025/09/02/h...

Share this website to your network! 50 Weeks of Atlas: North Carolina Spotlight Since 2011, NC has faced 17 federally declared disasters costing $4.4B. Proactive adaptation measures can help protect families, jobs & tax dollars. Find your state #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

50 Weeks of Atlas: New York Spotlight Since 2011, NY has faced 23 federally declared disasters costing $27.8B. Initiatives like the Environmental Bond Act mark efforts to address future risks. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa #NYC

50 Weeks of Atlas: New Mexico Spotlight Since 2011, New Mexico has faced 14 federally declared disasters costing $543M, from storms to floods to wildfires. The cost of inaction is rising—storm-ready infrastructure can help protect communities. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

#NJ can no longer count on the federal government as the primary source of funding for #ClimateResilience and our communities cannot handle this monumental issue on their own. It’s far past time for #NJ to establish a stable funding source to invest in #ClimateResilience.

50 Weeks of Atlas: New Mexico Spotlight Since 2011, New Mexico has faced 14 federally declared disasters costing $543M, from storms to floods to wildfires. The cost of inaction is rising—storm-ready infrastructure can help protect communities. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

50 Weeks of Atlas: NEW JERSEY Since 2011, NJ has faced 14 federally declared disasters costing $7.9B. Irene, Sandy & Ida and recent flooding that claimed 2 lives show the need for storm-ready infrastructure. #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa #nj

Just Released! A graphic novella that follows the experience of a community impacted by flooding and the challenging conversations that emerge among neighbors. Read the story: bit.ly/4mvy2K7 In collaboration w/ One Architecture & UPenn Weitzman School of Design

If your argument is that we do beach replenishment for resilience, then you’re also arguing that #NJ invests $25-$50M a year in resilience for about 60 towns, and virtually $0 in the other 500. Meanwhile the residents of those 500 towns are paying for the resilience of the 60.

EchoesBeneathTheRain! We listened, we felt, we connected. Swipe for a glimpse into the storm: community stories, live music, and connect with rainproof.nyc, visit: bit.ly/echoesevent Big thanks to everyone who showed up.

50 Weeks of Atlas: New Hampshire Spotlight Since 2011, NH has faced 22 federally declared disasters, costing over $106M. Without action, those costs—and the risks to local economies—keep rising. #NH #Newhampshire Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

What an incredible night at #EchoesBeneathTheRain! We listened, we felt, we connected. Swipe for a glimpse into the storm: community stories, live music, and connect with rainproof.nyc, visit: bit.ly/echoesevent Big thanks to all our collaborators and attendees.

NJ has $277.7 BILLION in property value and $3.2B in tax revenue at risk due to flooding, but no dedicated fund to take proactive measures. If we don't prepare, losses could grow to $435.9B in the next 25 years. Read more here: bit.ly/njfloodrisk

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Hudson County New Jersey has over $82 billion of property value at risk due to flooding today + $914 million in annual property taxes will be at risk by 2050. Read the data in our report: bit.ly/njfloodrisk

50 Weeks of Atlas: Nevada Spotlight Since 2011, Nevada has had 4 federally declared disasters, impacting more than half of the state. Proactive investments can help protect communities and reduce long-term costs. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

50 Weeks of Atlas: Nebraska Spotlight Every #Nebraska county has faced a disaster since 2011; Douglas County had 13. With recent deadly floods, preparedness is urgent. Storm-ready infrastructure could help protect jobs and prepare communities. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

Today! From 7–9 PM, join us at the @theclemente.bsky.social 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: bit.ly/rsvprain

50 Weeks of Atlas: Montana Spotlight #Montana has faced 18 federally declared disasters since 2011, with Blaine County experiencing 6 of them. Across the state, 11 flooding events have occurred. Read why it’s time for proactive measures in our #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

This Thursday, Jul 17! Join us 7–9 PM @theclemente.bsky.social for "The Response: 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: bit.ly/rsvprain

50 Weeks of Atlas: Missouri Spotlight Since 2011, MO faced 17 federally declared disasters, costing taxpayers over $1.1B. Investing in storm-ready infrastructure now could help reduce future costs and better prepare our communities. It’s time to act. Read #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

Twelve years ago this month, HUD 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.

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

50 Weeks of Atlas: Mississippi Spotlight Since 2011, Mississippi has faced 25 federal disasters—Hinds and Yazoo Counties lead with 12. Storms, floods, and tornadoes strain budgets and lives. It’s time to invest in resilient infrastructure. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

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: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

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: bit.ly/njfloodrisk #capemay #NewJersey

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:http://bit.ly/rebuildaoa

50 Weeks of Atlas: Massachusetts Spotlight MA faced 11 disasters from 2011–2024, costing over $540M. Extreme weather events like hurricanes, storms, and snowstorms are on the rise. It’s time for state-level funding to build resilient infrastructure. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

“Time after time after time, our country is suffering enormously due to weather events...NJ needs reliable sources of funding to support infrastructure for communities to withstand flooding” -Amy Chester Read more on NJ Flood Risk = Financial Risk: pressofatlanticcity.com/news/local/w...

This spring, we teamed up with The Redress Movement and residents in Denver & Charlotte to co-create climate investment principles and a vision for the future rooted in local priorities. Here's what we heard: (thread 1/4)

Calling all residents of the #SouthBronx! Join us & @SouthBronxUnite tomorrow to discuss our report: "Parks Save Cities. Parks Save Lives." RSVP: bit.ly/4l9iewb Take action to ensure local parks & green spaces are adequately invested in & prepared for future impacts.

Last week at the Southern VT Economy Summit, Joie Zhang joined Seth Jensen & Stephanie Smith to discuss climate adaptation. Our Takeaways: ⚫We must shift from reactive -> proactive planning ⚫VT needs state-level climate infrastructure funding ⚫Inter-town collaboration is key

50 Weeks of Atlas: Maryland Spotlight From Irene to Isaias, MD faced 10 disasters since 2011—costing $250M+. It’s time for state-level funding for resilient infrastructure to help prepare communities before the next storm. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

"If we make the investment now, we can all be a lot safer" - Amy Chester, Rebuild by Design. 1.3 million residents in high flood-risk zones in NJ. Experts weigh in on the urgent need for investment in adaptation. Watch the full report by @bflanagannj.bsky.social: bit.ly/4mEw1Ms