The Rainproof NYC Working Groups was an initiative launched by Rebuild by Design, One Architecture & Urbanism, the Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice, the NYC Mayor’s Office of Housing and Recovery Operations, and the NYC Department of Environmental Protection. | Rebuild by Design
From storms that disrupt daily life to flash floods that threaten homes and infrastructure, the impacts of heavy rainfall are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. In response, Rebuild by Design is thrilled to announce the launch of “Rainproof [Your Community’s Name],” a new initiative supporting 10 partner projects around NYC with $10,000 each to nine community partners. This initative aim to support ongoing or new innovative projects that adopt and implement the recommendations a...| Rebuild by Design
The Rainproof NYC Working Groups (Jan - Jun 2024)| Rebuild by Design
Research & Resources: Foundations for Rainproofing| Rebuild by Design
Rainproof GUiding FramEworks| Rebuild by Design
Check out our Rainproof calendar which includes events we have planned, and others we are showcasing. If you have an event that you think should be listed, let us know. Be sure to check back as we will regularly be adding events. If you have an event you would like listed, tell us at info@rebuildbydesign.org| Rebuild by Design
GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE (GI) – The range of measures that use plant or soil systems, permeable pavement or other permeable surfaces or substrates, stormwater harvest and reuse, or landscaping to store, infiltrate, or evapotranspirate stormwater and reduce flows to sewer systems or to surface waters. (Water Infrastructure Improvement Act). Green infrastructure systems can reduce stormwater flooding.| Rebuild by Design
Parks Save Cities. Parks Save Lives.| Rebuild by Design