Last modified on June 24th, 2025 at 12:22 pm

The concept design samples were developed by students in the Rutgers Department of Landscape Architecture in partnership with Blue Acres. These samples are intended to provide illustrative examples of potential landscape designs for flood-prone areas and are not meant to serve as endorsements.

The sites included in these samples are located in:

• Highland Park
• Hillsborough
• Lincoln Park
• Old Bridge
• Paterson
• Rahway

The designs aim to showcase innovative approaches to managing and utilizing open spaces acquired through the Blue Acres program, highlighting strategies for enhancing flood resilience and ecological health. These concept designs were created as part of the Rutgers Center for Urban Environmental Sustainability (CUES) coursework.