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Jersey City Mayor Challenges NJ DEP's REAL Rules
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Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is advocating for changes to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protections new REAL rules, which aim to boost climate resilience but could hinder affordable housing in urban areas. The rules require elevating new builds and major upgrades four feet above current FEMA flood levels, which is challenging in historic neighborhoods and could increase costs for renters, small businesses, and families. Solomon is pushing for tweaks that balance climate prep and affordability, as the full REAL regs, over 1500 pages, have been released.
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