Rebuild by Design Hudson River
Archive
The Rebuild By Design – Hudson River process has produced numerous documents reports, etc. associated with construction, environmental impact, disaster recovery, and more. The material below is for archival posterity rather than representing current working documents.
- Final Environmental Impact Statement is available for public review and download
- Draft Environmental Impact Statement is available for public review and download
- Notice of Availability (NOA) and Public Hearing for the DEIS English | Español
- NOA for Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Rebuild by Design Hudson River Project is published in the Federal Register.
- January 2017 English | Español
- 9/9/16- Christie Administration Moves Forward with $230 Million Project to Protect Hoboken and Parts of Weehawken and Jersey City from Storm Surge (NJDEP News Release)
- April/May 2016 English | Español
- Rebuild By Design – Hudson River Summary of Public Comments on Five Concepts
- Rebuild By Design – Hudson River Comments Received on the Five Concepts
- 12/7/15 – Rebuild by Design – Hudson River Project Schedule
- 12/7/15 – Rebuild by Design – Hudson River Preliminary Estimated Budget
- December 2015
- October 2015 English | Español
- September 2015 English | Español
- August 2015 English | Español
- 6/23/15 – Rebuild by Design-Hudson River Final Flyer- English
- 6/23/15 – Rebuild by Design para Río Hudson: Final Flyer- Español
- 6/23/15 – Hoboken Public Meeting Presentation Slides
- May 2015
Link to Conceptual Design in Panoramic View (Google Chrome or Firefox recommended)
Past Events
- December 12, 2019, Public Meeting, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Multi Service Center, 124 Grand St, Hoboken, NJ 07030 Meeting Flier (pdf) en Español (pdf)
- June 6, 2019, Public Meeting, Cove Park Design, 7:00-9:00 pm, Elysian Charter School, 1460 Garden St
Hoboken, NJ, Workshop Flyer (pdf) - March 12, 2019, Design Zone Workshop, South Design Zone 4, 7:00-9:00pm, 124 Grand St. Multi-Service Center, Hoboken, NJ, Workshop Flyer (pdf)
- February 13, 2019, Design Zone Workshop, North Design Zone 3 – Washington Street/Alleyway Hoboken
7:00-9:00pm, Elysian Charter School, 1460 Garden St, Hoboken, NJ - February 7, 2019, Design Zone Workshop, North Design Zone 2 – Cove Park, 7:00-9:00pm, Elysian Charter School, 1460 Garden St, Hoboken, NJ, Workshop Flyer (pdf)
- February 4, 2019, Design Zone Workshop, North Design Zone 2 – Cove Park, 7:00-9:00pm, 124 Grand St. Multi-Service Center, Hoboken, NJ, Workshop Flyer (pdf)
- South Design Zone 4 Design Zone Workshop, December 13, 2018, 7:00-9:00pm, Multi-Service Center 124 Grand St. Hoboken NJ Workshop Flyer (pdf)
- Hudson River Project: Public Meeting, Thursday, October 25, 2018, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Stevens Institute of Technology, Bissinger Room, 4th Floor Howe Center, Hoboken, NJ
- Workshop on Design Zone 5; Southern Resist Alignment, June 12, 2018, 7pm-9pm, Jersey City School of Business, 147 Harborside Financial Center Platform, Jersey City, NJ, 07302, See Event Flier (pdf)
- Workshop on Design Zones 1 & 2; Northern Resist Alignment, June 6th, 2018, 7:00pm-9:00pm, St. Lawrence RC Church, 22 Hackensack Ave, Weehawken, NJ, See Event Flier (pdf)
- Workshop on Design Zones 2 & 3; Northern Resist Alignment, May 30, 2018, 7:00pm-9:00pm, North Hudson Sewerage Authority Boardroom, 1600 Adams Street, Hoboken, NJ, See Event Flier (pdf)
- Public Meeting on Design Phase, May 9, 2018, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, Wallace Elementary School Cafeteria
1100 Willow Ave, Hoboken, NJ 07030, See Event Flier (pdf) - Monday, April 24, 2017, 5pm-8pm, Public Hearing on the CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendment #20; Wallace Elementary School School Cafeteria; 1100 Willow Ave; Hoboken, NJ 07030
- Thursday, March 16, 2017, 6pm-9pm, Public Hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
Debaun Auditorium, Edwin A. Stevens Hall, Stevens Institute of Technology, 24 5th Street (between Hudson and River Streets), Hoboken, New Jersey - Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Jersey City Community Update, Location: NJCU School of Business – Skyline Room, 147 Harborside Financial Center Platform, Jersey City
- Thursday, September 8, 2016, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Public Meeting on the Preferred Alternative, Location: Debaun Auditorium, Edwin A. Stevens Hall, Stevens Institute of Technology, 24 5th Street (between Hudson and River Streets), Hoboken, Meeting Flyer English | Español
- Thursday, July 28, 2016, 6:30pm -8:30pm: Alternatives Analysis Workshop: Stevens Institute, Burchard Hall, located at the corner of 6th Street and River Terrace, Hoboken)
- Tuesday, July 12th, 2016, 6:30pm – 8pm: Community Presentation of Flood Modeling (Babbio Center, 525 River St., Hoboken)
- Thursday, June 16th , 2016, 6:30pm – 8:30 pm: Community Meeting – Urban Design and Amenities preliminary findings. (Multi Service Center, 124 Grand St., Hoboken)
- Thursday, April 28th 6:30pm-8:30 pm – Community Workshop – Drop in Session, St. Lawrence Church Community Room, 22 Hackensack Ave, Weehawken
- Thursday, April 14th 6:30pm-8:30pm – Community Workshop – Drop in Session, Elks Lodge, 1005 Washington Street, Hoboken
- Tuesday, April 12th 6:30pm-8:30pm – Community Workshop – Drop in Session, Adams Gardens (HHA Senior Housing), 220 Adams Street, Hoboken
This meeting will focus on design elements and amenities that may be incorporated into the project. - Thursday, April 7th, 2016 6:30pm-8:30pm – Community Workshop with Citizens Advisory Group, Multi Service Center, 124 Grand St., Hoboken
This meeting will focus on design elements and amenities that may be incorporated into the project. - February 18, 2016, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Community Meeting Project Alternatives Update (Wallace School Gym, 1100 Willow Avenue, Hoboken)
- December 17th, 2015, 6:30 – 8:30 pm: Drop-In Session follow up to Public Meeting
(Hoboken Housing Authority Senior Building, 221 Jackson St., Hoboken) - December 15th, 2015, 6:30 – 8:30 pm: Drop-In Session follow up to Public Meeting
(St. Lawrence Church Community Room, 22 Hackensack Ave., Weehawken) - December 3rd, 2015, 6:30 – 8:30 pm: CAG Concept Screening Workshop Meeting
(Multi Service Center, 124 Grand St., Hoboken) - November 25, 2015, 9:00 am: Optional Walking Tour Discussion
(Meet at Café Ganache at Hudson Tea, 1500 Hudson St., Hoboken) - November 24, 2015, 4:00 pm: Optional Walking Tour Discussion
(Meet at Café Ganache at Hudson Tea, 1500 Hudson St., Hoboken) - November 23rd, 2015, 6:30 – 8:30 pm: CAG Concept Review Workshop Meeting
(Multi Service Center, 124 Grand St,, Hoboken)
- September 8, 2016–Rebuild By Design-Hudson River, Preferred Alternative Public Meeting
- Meeting Video (YouTube)
- Slide Presentation (pdf)
- Flyover Animation (YouTube)
- December 10, 2015–Rebuild By Design-Hudson River Concept Screening Public Meeting
- 5 Resist Concepts and Delay, Store, Discharge Strategy 11”x17” Handout (pdf, 178 Mb)
- All Concepts (Single Drawing) (pdf, 51 Mb)
- 5 Resist Concepts (Conceptual Illustrations) (pdf, 103 Mb)
- 5 Resist Concepts (Example Photos) (pdf, 69 Mb)
- Additional Information Boards (pdf, 276 Mb)
- Slide Presentation (pdf, 7 Mb
- September 24, 2015-Rebuild By Design-Hudson River EIS Public Scoping Meeting
- September 8, 2016–Rebuild By Design-Hudson River, Preferred Alternative Public Meeting
- Meeting Video (YouTube)
- Slide Presentation (pdf)
- Flyover Animation (YouTube)
- December 10, 2015–Rebuild By Design-Hudson River Concept Screening Public Meeting
- 5 Resist Concepts and Delay, Store, Discharge Strategy 11”x17” Handout (pdf, 178 Mb)
- All Concepts (Single Drawing) (pdf, 51 Mb)
- 5 Resist Concepts (Conceptual Illustrations) (pdf, 103 Mb)
- 5 Resist Concepts (Example Photos) (pdf, 69 Mb)
- Additional Information Boards (pdf, 276 Mb)
- Slide Presentation (pdf, 7 Mb)
- If you have difficulty understanding English, you may request language translation services for Sandy Recovery documents that are available to the public These language translation services are available free of charge. If you need more information about translation services, please call 1-855-SANDYHM (1-855-726-3946). When the agent answers the line, inform them of the appropriate language. The agent will either be able to immediately connect you with a translator or arrange for a translator to return your call at your convenience. Additional information on translations
- July 28, 2016 – Alternative Analysis Workshop
- Meeting Minutes FINAL (pdf)
- Slide Presentation(pdf)
- Alternative Analysis Matrix with Project Metrics, Criteria and Definitions (pdf)
- List of Acronyms (pdf)
- Comment Form (pdf)
- Breakout Sessions -Presentation Boards
- Maps and Urban Design of Alternative 1, 2, 3 (pdf)
- Stormwater Modeling Results – High Tide (pdf) and Low Tide Results (pdf)
- Environmental Impacts (pdf)
- Constructability – Potential Private Property Easement
- Archaeological Resources – Areas of Potential Archaeological Impact
- Environmental Justice Populations – To Receive Net Benefit from Rainfall Flood Risk Reduction
- Recognized Environmental Conditions
- Historic Properties and Districts with Potential Adverse Effects
- Section 106 Process Description (pdf)
- Section 106 Handouts (pdf)
- Natural Resources – Areas of Potential Impact
- Noise Receptors
- Full Video Recording of Meeting Presentation and Speakers (YouTube)
- July 12, 2016 – Coastal Storm Surge Flood Model Presentation
- Slide PresentationSlide Presentation (pdf)
- Video Animations of Alternatives Scenarios
- Alternative 1 compared with the No Action Alternative (NAA)
- 100YR Storm Surge (1% annual probability) (YouTube)
- 50YR Storm Surge (2% annual probability) (YouTube)
- 10YR Storm Surge (10% annual probability) (YouTube)
- Alternative 2 compared to the No Action Alternative (NAA)
- 100YR Storm Surge (YouTube)
- 50YR Storm Surge (YouTube)
- 10YR Storm Surge (YouTube)
- Alternative 3 compared to the No Action Alternative (NAA)
- 100YR Storm Surge (YouTube)
- 50YR Storm Surge (YouTube)
- 10YR Storm Surge (YouTube)
- Alternative 1 compared with the No Action Alternative (NAA)
- Presentation Boards
- Alternative 1 (pdf)
- Alternative 2(pdf)
- Alternative 3 (pdf)
- No Alternative (pdf)
- June 16, 2016 – Citizen Advisory Group / Community Workshop
- Meeting Presentation (pdf, 42 Mb)
- CAG Meeting boards (pdf, 143 Mb)
- April 7, 2016 – Citizen Advisory Group / Community Workshop
- Meeting Presentation (pdf)
- Preliminary Toolkit in Draft (pdf)
- Final Meeting Minutes (pdf)
- 12/3/15 – Draft Meeting Summary (pdf)
- 12/3/15 – Five Concepts (pdf)
- 12/3/15 – FEMA Flood Zone Map (pdf)
- 12/3/15 – Concept Screening Scoring (pdf)
- 12/3/15 – Concept Screening Presentation (pdf)
- 12/3/15 – Concept Screening Metrics (pdf)
- 12/3/15 – Combined Concepts (pdf)
- 11/23/15 – Final Meeting Summary (pdf)
- 11/23/15 – Combined Concept Board (pdf)
- 11/23/15 – CAG Concept Handout (pdf)
- 11/23/15 – CAG Concept Presentation (pdf)
- 10/29/15 – Final Meeting Summary (pdf)
- 10/29/15 – Concept Screening Metrics Presentation (pdf)
- 10/29/15 – Meeting Boards (pdf)
- 10/29/15 – Draft Concepts Screening Criteria (pdf)
- 10/8/15 – Final Meeting Summary (pdf)
- 10/8/15 – Project Update and Concept Screening Presentation (pdf)
- 9/24/15 – Meeting Announcement in English and Español (pdf)
- 9/10/15 – Meeting Summary (pdf)
- 9/10/15 – Scoping Document Presentation (pdf)
- 8/6/15 – Final Meeting Summary (pdf)
- 8/6/15 – Purpose and Need Presentation (pdf)
- April 14, 2016 – Community Workshop / Drop in Session
- February 18, 2016 – Community Meeting: Project Alternative Update
- Notice of Record of Decision (ROD) and Intent to Request to Release of Fund (RROF) for the Hudson River RBD English | Spanish [pdf]
- Record of Decision (ROD) for the Hudson River RBD Project [pdf, 29.1 Mb]
- The ROD and Findings Statement for the Rebuild by Design – Hudson River Project (hereinafter “RBD-HR” or the “Project”) draws upon facts and conclusions in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) approved by NJDCA and NJDEP, in cooperation with HUD, as well as comments thereon and related documents and submissions. This ROD attests to the fact that NJDCA/NJDEP has complied with all applicable procedural requirements, including those found in 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508, 24 CFR Part 58 and applicable state statutes.
- March 31, 2021; Pre-Construction Community Advisory Meeting
- Presentation (pdf, 3 Mb)
- Video (YouTube)
- 8/31/2020 Field Work Schedule [pdf]
- 8/12/2020 Field Work Schedule [pdf]
- Field Work Announcement Letter [pdf]
- 11/12/2018 Field Work Schedule [pdf]
- 1/6/2020 Field Work Schedule [pdf]
- 2/17/2020 Field Work Schedule [pdf]
Additional information regarding the Rebuild by Design competition and the design concept are available below:
- Subscribe to Receive Email Updates on Rebuild by Design-Hudson River
- October 16, 2014 Federal Register (details project timeline)
- Notice Of Intent to create a Draft Environmental Impact Statement-English (pdf)
- Notice Of Intent to create a Draft Environmental Impact Statement-Español (pdf)
- Rebuild by Design-Hudson River Project-Scoping Document-FINAL-English
- Rebuild by Design-Hudson River Project-Scoping Document-FINAL-Español
- Hudson River Project: Resist Delay, Store Discharge, Citizen Outreach Plan-English-FINAL
- Hudson River Project: Resist Delay, Store Discharge, Citizen Outreach Plan-Español-FINAL
- NJ Disaster Recovery Action Plan
- Citizen Participation Plan-CDBG-Disaster Recovery
- Action Plan Amendment 12-Rebuild by Design
- ReNew Jersey Stronger
Dennis Reinknecht, Director
Division of Resilience Engineering and Construction
44 S Clinton Ave
Trenton, NJ 08609
PH: (609) 984-0556