Sea Level Rise and Sunny-Day Flooding Can’t Stop a Building Boom on the Jersey Shore
Despite the challenges posed by sea level rise and sunny-day flooding, construction continues to thrive on the Jersey Shore. Developers and politicians are seeking relief from new state regulations that limit coastal construction. The ongoing building boom reflects a complex relationship between environmental concerns and economic interests in the region.
- ▪Developers are looking for ways to navigate stringent new state regulations on coastal construction.
- ▪The Jersey Shore is experiencing a building boom despite increasing risks from climate change.
- ▪Local politicians are involved in discussions to find solutions for construction challenges along the coast.
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Science Sea Level Rise and Sunny-Day Flooding Can’t Stop a Building Boom on the Jersey Shore Developers and politicians are looking to the state’s Democratic governor, legislation or the courts for relief from stringent new state regulations limiting construction along the coast. By Emilie LounsberryMay 18, 2026 Share This Article Republish <img width="2500" height="1667" src="https://insideclimatenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GettyImages-2240342154.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" alt="Coastal flooding hits the Jersey Shore in Avalon on Oct. 12, 2025.
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