Mayors Panel: Building Resilient New Jersey Communities (Isles Fall Forum 2025)

1 N Johnston Ave Hamilton Township

Thursday, October 30 2025 from 02:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Registration / Ticket Info.

 

Mayors Panel: Building Resilient New Jersey Communities
Join four New Jersey mayors as they discuss how their cities are leading in clean energy, environmental justice, and community-driven strategies to build a more sustainable and resilient future.
This flagship conversation is the highlight of Cities for the Future: Fall Forum 2025 — bringing together leaders, advocates, and residents shaping New Jersey’s next chapter.
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Social Profit Center at Mill One | Hamilton, NJ

 

Cities for the Future - Fall Forum 2025

CONNECT. LEARN. ACT.

The Isles Fall Forum is an annual educational event where community members, local leaders, and experts come together to address critical challenges facing our neighborhoods. Your participation and support help us build stronger, more resilient communities through collaborative learning and actionable solutions.

Three Critical Topics

EXTREME HEAT

Learn how rising temperatures disproportionately impact neighborhoods and communities. Explore urban heat island effects, Code Red emergency systems, cooling centers, LIHEAP assistance, and workplace safety. Discover community mitigation strategies and policies that protect vulnerable populations during extreme heat events.

Sessions include:

  • Urban Heat Island Mitigation
  • Code Red: What to do when the Heat Hits
  • Tackling Heat in the Workplace

MICROTRANSIT & SAFE STREETS

Discover on-demand transportation solutions and community mobility programs that connect underserved areas. Learn about implementing local transit initiatives, securing funding, and creating safe, accessible street infrastructure that serves residents of all ages and abilities.

Sessions include:

  • Microtransit: Exploring Community Driven Clean Transportation
  • Workshop: Build Your Own Community Program
  • Safe and Accessible Streets

LEAD & HEALTHY HOMES

Explore lead poisoning prevention and healthy housing initiatives. Learn about LHCAF 2.0 funding, testing and remediation techniques, connections between lead exposure and maternal health, and advocacy strategies for creating safer living environments for families.

Sessions include:

  • Maternal Health & New Steps in Lead poisoning Prevention
  • Lead and Healthy Homes
  • Workshop: Joining Forces - Advocating Together for Lead Funding

The forum also features networking opportunities including breakfast, lunch, and dedicated time for connecting with fellow attendees and exhibitors.

Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available HERE for organizations looking to engage with the community