New Jersey's Blue Acres Program Emerges as National Model for Climate Buyouts
With 1,200 properties acquired and $234 million invested, New Jersey's flood-prone home buyout program is being studied by states nationwide.
Raj Patel
Staff Writer, People
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About Raj
Raj Patel is an Edison resident, Indian-American, who grew up in the township when it was becoming the center of Jersey's South Asian community. A Rutgers communications grad, he worked in tech PR for five years before switching to journalism. He covers the people who make Central Jersey interesting — entrepreneurs, community leaders, artists, the folks building something. He believes New Jersey's diversity is its greatest strength.