Rebuild by Design
@rebuildbydesign.bsky.social
Rebuild is reimagining the way communities find solutions for today’s large-scale, complex problems through collaborative research and design-driven processes.
Visit us: rebuildbydesign.org
Visit us: rebuildbydesign.org
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...
See these projects and full Atlas here: rebuildbydesign.org/atlas-of-ins...
November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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...
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...
rebuildbydesign.org/atlas-of-ins...
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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...
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.
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.
November 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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.
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
Read here: www.edf.org/Z6HA
November 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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
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
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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!
Huge shout-out to @thecitysponge.bsky.social for quickly putting it together!
November 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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!
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
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
November 3, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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
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
#rainproofnyc
Two men, one in Central Brooklyn and another in Upper Manhattan, were found dead in flooded areas after intense rain arrived late on Thursday.
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/30/f...
www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/30/f...
Two Die in NYC Basements as Squall Brings Massive Rain Burst to City
Two men, one in Central Brooklyn and another in Upper Manhattan, were found dead in flooded areas after intense rain arrived late on Thursday.
www.thecity.nyc
November 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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
#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
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
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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
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...
Affordable, reliable water for N.J. is an economic imperative | Opinion
While laws exist to help towns modernize their water and wastewater systems, they often remain unused because the processes are too cumbersome.
www.nj.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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
at @tcnj.bsky.social
Hosted by LISC New Jersey. Reserve your spot today: lisc.org/whatspossibleNJ
October 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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
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
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
October 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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
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
October 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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
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
October 13, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
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.
October 13, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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...
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...
October 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
"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...
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
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
October 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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
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...
highlandscurrent.org/2025/09/12/s...
Storm Warning
Can the Highlands take care of itself?
highlandscurrent.org
October 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
"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...
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
October 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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 @Joycecoffee @one_arch_urb!
October 4, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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 @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.
October 4, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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
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
September 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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
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
RSVP: bit.ly/amnh-cw25
September 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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
RSVP: bit.ly/amnh-cw25