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Hoboken Opens Largest Resiliency Park to Combat Flooding

Hoboken Opens Largest Resiliency Park to Combat Flooding

Hoboken, New Jersey, has unveiled ResilienCity Park, a 5.4-acre green space designed to mitigate flooding and provide recreational opportunities. The park, located at 12th and Madison Streets, features innovative stormwater management systems capable of holding up to 2 million gallons of water. It combines above-ground features like rain gardens and detention basins with a 1-million-gallon underground storage tank. The park also includes athletic fields, playgrounds, and community spaces. Funding for the project came from federal, state, and county sources, including $10 million from FEMA's BRIC program (Times of India, 2026).
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Hoboken Opens New Resiliency Park to Combat Flooding and Provide Recreation

Hoboken Opens New Resiliency Park to Combat Flooding and Provide Recreation

In 2023, Hoboken, New Jersey, inaugurated a 5.4-acre park on a former industrial site, designed to hold up to 2 million gallons of stormwater. Known as ResilienCity Park, it is the largest resiliency park in the state, featuring playgrounds, lawns, and a flood-control system that combines above-ground features with underground storage. The park aims to mitigate flash flooding in low-lying areas of Hoboken, which are prone to flooding during heavy rain. The project was funded by federal, state, and county sources, including a $10 million grant from FEMA.
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Hoboken Opens ResilienCity Park to Combat Flooding and Provide Recreation

Hoboken Opens ResilienCity Park to Combat Flooding and Provide Recreation

In 2023, Hoboken unveiled ResilienCity Park, a 5.4-acre public space designed to mitigate flooding and offer recreational opportunities. Located at 12th and Madison Streets, the park is New Jersey's largest resiliency park, transforming a former industrial site into a dual-purpose area. The park's flood-control system includes above-ground features and underground storage, protecting low-lying areas in western Hoboken from flash flooding. The project was funded by federal, state, and county sources, including a $10 million FEMA grant, ensuring no increase in municipal taxes. The park includes a multi-purpose athletic field, playground, and other amenities, and is part of Hoboken's broader climate adaptation strategy.
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Chatham restaurant inspections include a handful of low scores

Chatham restaurant inspections include a handful of low scores

Chatham County health inspectors recently issued several restaurant scores in the 80s. Here’s what they found and how diners can check full reports themselves.
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Wisconsin Implements Flood Mitigation Projects Following Historic Rainfall

Wisconsin Implements Flood Mitigation Projects Following Historic Rainfall

One year after a record-breaking rainfall caused severe flooding in southeast Wisconsin, efforts are underway to mitigate future flood risks. The storm, which dropped over a foot of rain in 24 hours, led to widespread damage, including the destruction of homes and infrastructure. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided over $208 million in assistance to affected households, but denied public aid for infrastructure repairs, leaving local governments to cover costs. In response, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is accelerating $96 million in flood management projects, including the construction of large storage basins to handle stormwater.
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Property transfers: Savannah rental market bucks national trend

Property transfers: Savannah rental market bucks national trend

Savannah rental prices are stabilizing while national costs continue to climb according to new Zillow data.
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Milwaukee's 2025 Floods Leave Lasting Impact on Residents and Infrastructure

Milwaukee's 2025 Floods Leave Lasting Impact on Residents and Infrastructure

The aftermath of the 2025 floods in Milwaukee continues to affect residents and infrastructure, with many still recovering from the financial and emotional toll. The floods, caused by record-breaking rainfall, resulted in significant damage to homes and public infrastructure. Despite receiving over $208 million in assistance from FEMA, many residents had to deplete their savings and take out loans for repairs. The denial of federal aid for public damages has left local governments struggling to cover repair costs. Efforts to mitigate future flooding are underway, with the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District accelerating projects to manage floodwaters.
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Wisconsin Reflects on Historic Flooding One Year Later

Wisconsin Reflects on Historic Flooding One Year Later

One year after record-breaking rainfall caused catastrophic flooding in southeast Wisconsin, recovery efforts are still ongoing. On August 9, 2025, over a foot of rain fell in some areas within 24 hours, setting a new state record of 14.55 inches in Milwaukee. The storm caused widespread damage, including the destruction of 51 homes and major damage to 1,500 others across Milwaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided $208 million in assistance to nearly 37,000 households, but denied federal aid for public infrastructure repairs, leaving local governments to cover $43.2 million in damages. Climate models predict that such extreme rainfall events will become more frequent in Wisconsin. (Source: wpr.org, Source time: 2026-08-06 10:00:00 GMT)
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Flagler Beach Maintains Tax Rate Amid Budget Challenges and Insurance Issues

Flagler Beach Maintains Tax Rate Amid Budget Challenges and Insurance Issues

Flagler Beach has decided to maintain its current tax rate for the fifth consecutive year, despite facing challenges such as rising costs and insurance issues. The city is unable to secure insurance for its dune walkovers, which are frequently damaged by increasingly severe storms and rising sea levels. This situation poses a potential problem with FEMA, which requires insurance maintenance for reimbursement. The city's budget includes a $16 million general fund, with significant allocations for the Fire and Police Departments. The overall city budget is $72 million, with funds also coming from self-supporting sources like utilities and impact fees.
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St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District Offers Grants for Rainscaping to Homeowners

St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District Offers Grants for Rainscaping to Homeowners

The Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) of St. Louis is providing financial incentives to homeowners to implement rainscaping techniques that manage stormwater runoff. The MSD Rainscaping Small Grants program reimburses single-family households up to $4,000 for adopting methods such as permeable pavers and native plants with deep roots. Bridget Reddick, a resident near Tower Grove Park, utilized the program to transform her backyard, reducing rainwater flow into the storm system. Jenna Jarvis, MSD's green infrastructure manager, emphasizes the program's dual benefits for homeowners and the sewer system, particularly in older neighborhoods with limited capacity.
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Baltimore's Conduit System Takeover Sparks Concerns Over Rising Costs

Baltimore's Conduit System Takeover Sparks Concerns Over Rising Costs

Baltimore City is set to take control of its underground conduit system from Baltimore Gas & Electric (BGE) at the end of 2026. The city plans to modernize the aging infrastructure, which houses electrical, telecommunications, and fiber-optic cables. Currently, customers pay $2.20 per linear foot to use the system, but the city proposes nearly doubling this rate to cover inflation and operational costs. City leaders argue that the transition will improve safety and establish a new city-run operation. However, BGE warns that the proposed rate increase could lead to higher utility costs for customers.
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These 3 Georgia companies among 100 best in US on Time Magazine ranking

These 3 Georgia companies among 100 best in US on Time Magazine ranking

Time Magazine ranked 1,000 of America's best companies of 2026 with three based in Georgia making the top 100. Here's what we know.