Federal Government Preview: What's Ahead for 2010?
By Charlie Bartsch
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On a practical level, brownfields and sustainable development—like all development—will face formidable challenges in 2010. The federal government—namely the Obama Administration and Congress—have indicated their interest in supporting such efforts through programmatic activities and policy proposals.
Key themes of the President's overall budget request include investing in job creation, supporting small business development (by enhancing access to credit), and revitalizing distressed urban neighborhoods and rural communities. All of these themes have important, positive potential for community brownfield and sustainable development initiatives on the ground.
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