What's Possible for Sustainable Communities in New Jersey

What's Possible for Sustainable Communities in New Jersey

By LISC New Jersey

A one-day event focused on building resilient, sustainable communities through innovative housing, energy, and infrastructure solutions.

Date and time

Location

The College of New Jersey

2000 Pennington Road Ewing Township, NJ 08618

Agenda

8:00 AM

Doors Open

8:30 AM

Registration & Check in


Prefunction area / Outside BSC 100

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Networking & Morning Breakfast

9:15 AM

Opening Remarks and Event Overview; Jorge Cruz, Exective Director, LISC NJ


Hear from LISC New Jersey on the importance of aligning resources to advance community priorities and how these efforts can be coordinated and applied at the neighborhood level for meaningful impact.

10:00 AM

Opening Plenary and Panel Discussion


Moderated by Randy Solomon, Director Sustainable Jersey this session brings together voices from the state (BPU), local government, and utilities to discuss how innovative clean energy efforts are d...

10:45 AM

Morning Break

11:00 AM

Breakout Session: Preparing the Workforce for the Future: (BSC 104)


As the clean energy industry evolves, so do the opportunities and challenges in workforce development. This session will explore strategies to build a skilled workforce prepared for the future. Atte...

11:00 AM

Breakout Session: Building Resilient Neighborhoods (BSC 222)


As extreme weather intensifies and housing affordability challenges grow, the demand for resilient and affordable communities has never been greater. This session brings together practitioners, polic...

11:00 AM

Breakout Session: Expanding Access to Sustainable Financing (BSC 224)


Financing is key to making clean energy and resilient housing projects a reality. This session will explore how communities, developers, and local leaders are finding new ways to fund sustainable pro...

12:15 PM

Lunch & Keynote Speaker

1:30 PM

Afternoon Break & Networking

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Closing Plenary: What's Possible: Investing Now in Sustainable Communities


This session convenes leading voices in finance, policy, and community development to reflect on lessons learned and share actionable strategies for advancing sustainable, resilient, and inclusive co...

3:00 PM

Closing Networking & Reception


Outside Patio

Good to know

Highlights

  • 8 hours
  • In person
  • Free parking

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 5 days before event

About this event

Community • State

Join us for What’s Possible for Sustainable Communities in New Jersey, a one-day convening hosted by LISC New Jersey on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at The College of New Jersey’s campus. This dynamic event will bring together a cross-section of leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to explore practical, place-based solutions that strengthen New Jersey’s communities through energy resilience, economic opportunity, and sustainable development.

Rooted in the What’s Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods playbook—a collaboration between LISC, Enterprise Community Partners, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York—the event will showcase proven strategies that can be adapted to strengthen communities across New Jersey. Sessions will highlight ways to improve housing quality, modernize infrastructure, and advance local priorities. Attendees will include community-based organizations, developers, design and sustainability professionals, local and state officials, academics, and corporate partners, creating a forum for shared learning and collaboration.

Through panels, breakout discussions, and networking sessions, attendees will gain actionable insights into models and tools that are delivering results—helping communities invest more effectively, build local capacity, and plan for a more resilient future.

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LISC New Jersey

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