TOMORROW! Join #RainproofFlatbush for Stay Ready Flatbush Flood Resource Fair. Following the Oct 30 flood that claimed a neighbor's life, we're gathering to support recovery & build flood preparedness. Join us Dec 4, 6-8 pm at Brooklyn Public Library Crown Heights. RSVP: bit.ly/stayreadyflatbush

50 Weeks of Atlas: Virginia Spotlight Since 2011, VA has faced 14 federally declared disasters costing $622M. Hurricanes and floods show why preparedness efforts may help reduce future losses. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

Since 2011, VA has faced 14 federally declared disasters costing $622M. Hurricanes and floods show why preparedness efforts may help reduce future losses. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

50 Weeks of Atlas: Vermont Since 2011, Vermont has weathered 25 federally declared disasters, costing $580M. The July 2024 floods, along with recurring storms, show why planning is crucial—smart investments today can help reduce future losses. Explore the #AtlasOfAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

Get inspired! The NEW Atlas of Inspiration showcases real-world examples of projects, funding models, and strategies that help communities adapt to climate risks while improving quality of life. See these projects and full Atlas here: rebuildbydesign.org/atlas-of-ins...

The Atlas of Inspiration highlights real-world projects, planning strategies, and funding approaches across the country that address multiple climate hazards while enhancing their communities. rebuildbydesign.org/atlas-of-ins...

50 Weeks of Atlas: Utah Spotlight Since 2011, Utah has faced 8 federal disasters costing taxpayers $75M+. Wildfires and storms show why understanding local hazards and investing in resilient infrastructure matters. Explore the Atlas: bit.ly/rebuildaoa to help build a safer future.

Check out a set of policy solutions to advance affordable, climate-resilient housing in NYC. Together with @envdefensefund.bsky.social and partners, we released a report that lays out a roadmap for tackling this issue. Read here: www.edf.org/Z6HA

Since 2011, Texas has faced 19 federally declared disasters costing taxpayers $15.5B. The July 2025 floods warn of more to come. Investing in hazard planning, local preparedness & resilient infrastructure can protect communities. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

If you or someone you know was impacted by last Thursday’s flash floods, The City Sponge, #RainproofNYC, and partners compiled recovery resources: www.thecitysponge.com/p/post-flood-recovery-help Huge shout-out to @thecitysponge.bsky.social for quickly putting it together!

50 Weeks of Atlas: Tennessee Spotlight Since 2011, TN has faced 30 federally declared disasters costing $1B. State funded resilience measures may help lessen future losses. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

This week's flooding took two lives in Flatbush and Washington Heights. Our hearts are with their families and communities. Extreme rain and inadequate infrastructure put lives at risk. Our communities deserve better. No one should lose their life to rain. #rainproofnyc

50 Weeks of Atlas: South Dakota Spotlight Since 2011, SD has faced 22 federally declared disasters costing $301M. State-led resilience efforts may help reduce future losses & help protect families. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

A new poll from Fairleigh Dickinson University, conducted with Rebuild by Design and the Environmental Defense Fund, found that 77% of New Jersey voters — both Democrat and Republican —have deep concerns about damage from extreme weather events. www.nj.com/opinion/2025...

Join us for What’s Possible for Sustainable Communities in New Jersey on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at @tcnj.bsky.social Hosted by LISC New Jersey. Reserve your spot today: lisc.org/whatspossibleNJ

50 Weeks of Atlas: South Carolina Spotlight Since 2011, SC has faced 11 federally declared disasters costing $1.7B. Proactive investments could help reduce future losses & help protect families. Explore #AtlasofAccountability: bit.ly/rebuildaoa

10/24: Join us for a community walk through Mott Haven to see first-hand how investing in parks & the public realm could mitigate climate risks & create community benefits every day. w/ @SouthBronxUnite @NY4P bit.ly/motthavenparks

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

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.

"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...

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

"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...

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

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!

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.

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