The following articles have to do with the effects of Sandy in addition to storm and flood mitigation efforts. While some articles strictly document Sandy’s impact, there are also ideas which have been floated post-Sandy that cities like Hoboken might consider when identifying potential solutions to future storms. It’s important to note that while FBW does not endorse every item, for the sake of balance these articles were included to foster a complete and thorough analysis. FBW has also included links to resources which may be of use to city planners as well as Hoboken residents.
Hoboken
(03/01/2013) A Penhorn Polder Wildlife Refuge for Hoboken Flood Protection — SeaAndSkyNY
(02/25/2013) ‘Protecting Hoboken’ — Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer — WNYC
(02/18/2013) ‘Hoboken Mayor Announces Ambitious Anti-Flooding Plan‘ — NJ TV
(02/13/2013) ‘Hoboken Mayor Wants to Wall in Her City‘ — WNYC
(02/12/2013) ‘Hoboken Mayor Seeks Storm Protection More Suitable for High-Rise Buildings‘ — The New York Times
(02/05/2013) ‘FCC holds Hurricane Sandy hearings into telecom, fixes‘ — NJ.com
(12/21/2012) ‘Hoboken Weighs Hunkering Down‘ — Wall Street Journal
(12/17/2012) ‘Local businesses still struggling after Sandy‘ — American Public Media: Marketplace
(12/16/2012) ‘Its Restaurants Empty and Its Trains Stalled, Hoboken Encounters Storm’s Increasing Toll‘ — The New York Times
(11/18/2012) ‘In a Hobbled Hoboken, Overlooked Buses, Unfamiliar Ferries, and Long Lines‘ — The New York Times
Insurance Ratings
Superstorm Insurance — InsuranceQuotes.org
Flood Premiums Rising Dramatically — Eden Extension Disaster Education Network
NHMA Biggert-Waters Act‘ — Natural Hazard Mitigation Association (NHMA)
National Flood Insurance Program and Reforms — Eden Extension Disaster Education Network
Submerged taxi cabs on 14th Street surrounded by swirling floodwaters.
Photo Credit: ChubbyFlyers
Dutch Practices
(02/13/2013) ‘Going With the Flow‘ — New York Times
(11/14/2012) ‘Lessons for U.S. from a Flood-Prone Land‘ — New York Times
Post-Sandy Mitigation
Leveraging the Landscape to Manage Water‘ — American Society of Landscape Architects
(01/31/2013) ‘Preparing for Future Storms, Jersey City Sees Problems‘ — Jersey City Independent
(01/30/2013) ‘Protecting New Jersey’s Waterfront Communities Against the Next Superstorm‘ — NJ Spotlight
(01/14/2013) ‘Why New York’s Sandy Commission Recommendations Matter‘ — The Atlantic Cities
(01/06/2013) ‘Storm Panel Recommends Major Changes in New York‘ — New York Times
(11/04/2012) ‘New York Can Be a Vibrant Venice as Sea Level Now Rises‘ — ABC News
(10/31/2012) ‘Five Ideas that Could Have Prevented Flooding‘ — The Atlantic Cities