If the first half of the twentieth century was defined by the vertical expansion of American cities with building of soaring skyscrapers, the second half was marked by the migration to the […]
Sprawl and Smart Growth
Will America Electrify its Economy?
Will the electrification of the U.S. economy be good for the environment and for business? Some business leaders see widespread adoption of clean energy as not only good for the planet but […]
The Portfields Initiative
The Port of New York and New Jersey (PONYNJ) is the largest port on the East Coast, the third-biggest port in the United States and the gateway to one of the world’s […]
Using Oysters to Clean and Protect the Bayshore
NY/NJ Baykeeper and partners have installed what is being called an urban living shoreline at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Leonardo, which is part of Middletown, NJ. The living shoreline is about […]
Dupont Begins Cleanup on Waterfront Site in Carteret
A larger waterfront park, complete with an urban beach, a barge pool and a boardwalk may be in the future for Carteret. The borough’s Waterfront Park, located on the Arthur kill along […]
The Sidewalk 