15-Minute Neighborhoods: A Pathway to Creating Healthier, More Just, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities in New Jersey

Explore the concept of 15-minute neighborhoods and their potential to create healthier, more just, resilient, and sustainable communities in New Jersey through this informative webinar. Gain insights from a two-year study investigating how a comprehensive, multi-goal planning and policy framework can achieve carbon-neutral transportation choices while supporting community well-being. Learn about the importance of local access to basic life needs, as highlighted by the global pandemic, and discover how 15-minute neighborhoods contribute to New Jersey's climate change reduction goals. Examine the unprecedented opportunity to rethink community design in light of infrastructure investments, transportation technology advancements, and evolving policies related to energy, health, climate, and environmental justice. Engage with Jon Carnegie, Executive Director of the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University, as he presents the study's findings and participates in a panel discussion addressing audience questions.