ABOUT
NEWARKDIG
History
Since 2013, the NewarkDIG (Doing Infrastructure Green) coalition of local and state partners has worked to bring education, awareness, and positive action on the often-hidden issue of street flooding and stormwater management. We have built a solid foundation of community-based education and empowerment through our collaborative partnerships and an approach to policy development that started with an informed and educated public.
What We Do
The NewarkDIG Green Infrastructure Reformer (GI Reformer) Team engages Newark residents and businesses through education, events, door canvassing and more. This team is focused on empowering our city of mostly renters to protect themselves from the hazards of combined sewer overflow events and other toxic problems as a result of poorly managed stormwater.
NewarkDIG also advocates through policy intervention at the state and local level. The work of NewarkDIG evolves with every successful advocacy or outreach campaign. As the city moves forward with combined sewer overflow efforts, NewarkDIG remains committed to implementation outreach and also shining a light on forthcoming MS4 permits.
In addition to community education and awareness, and policy work, NewarkDIG is also committed to making sure the benefits of green infrastructure dollars are directly felt by our residents. The NewarkDIG GI Apprenticeship program is focused on classroom certification training as well as on-the-job field training. This is all to make sure that the green infrastructure jobs and related careers in the city and surrounding region can be managed by highly trained Newark residents.
Projects
In addition to advocating for green infrastructure at the state and local level, NewarkDIG also seeks funding and support for the evaluation, design, and implementation of green infrastructure demonstration projects throughout the city. Check out our Projects page for more information.
Clinton Ave and Badger Ave "triangle traffic" before GI installed
Clinton Ave and Badger Ave "triangle traffic" today with porous pavers, pervious concrete, and stormwater planters to capture, treat, and infiltrate stormwater from Clinton Avenue and Badger Avenue.
Clinton Ave and Badger Ave "triangle traffic" rendering displaying the visual impact
Clinton Ave and Badger Ave "triangle traffic" rendering displaying the proposed construction.
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