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Cover Story
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Fred Delk is a former radio host in South Carolina and, as part of that role, he is accustomed to dispersing information and opinions over the airwaves.much of it one way radio speak unless there's a call-in opportunity involved.
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Site Selection Strategies
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By Vicki Strickler
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) clearly needed assistance to position properties for failsafe expansion, as well as to help it cope with the complex environmental review process necessary to comply with strict California State regulations for school cleanup. Read how the systematically went about the site selection process.
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Project of the month
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From blight to might—that was emblematic of the Woonsocket Middle School Campus project, which created substantial opportunities in the community. A teachable moment indeed in this heavily urbanized downtown district of Woonsocket, which is noted for having one of the highest Environmental Justice populations in Rhode Island. On January 4, 2010, the city opened the doors to the two state-of-the-art middle school buildings for the commencement of classes following the school department's winter break.
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Featured Articles
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Fred Delk is a former radio host in South Carolina and, as part of… MORE
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From blight to might—that was emblematic of the Woonsocket Middle School Campus project, which… MORE
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Numbers don't lie. Following are some statistics that impact the brown and green economies… MORE
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The University of Dayton has cooked up, arguably, one of the most delectable brownfield… MORE
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Steve's Blog: Note to Self
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From the Web
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Fred Delk is a former radio host in South Carolina and, as part of that role, he is accustomed to...
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City planners in Bradenton, Fla., are vying for a slice of a $1 million grant secured by the Sarasota Manatee...
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Group publishes Framework on Sustainability for Parking Design, Management, and Operations....
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There's a decline in construction spending that has resulted in a noticeable effect on the nation’s economy, and it has...
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Just in the nick of time, brownfields are getting a much needed shot in the arm through an ambitious grants...
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Funds will be used to conduct comprehensive regulatory scan to identify barriers to redevelopment of closed auto-dealership corridors and determine local,...
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An analysis of 51 LEED-certified green projects in Illinois found that most—specifically those that prioritized energy efficiency during the design...
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The cleanup efforts are underway at New Idria, Blue Ledge mines, to bring about change due to toxic pollutants discharged...
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Projects totaling more than $100 million in commercial growth are underway....
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Economic redevelopment in Kalamazoo, Mich. is being explored on several fronts, one of them a plan to revitalize an historic...
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The site that was once home to a steel and coke processing facility will be transformed into a mixed-use redevelopment...
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The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes in Plummer, Idaho possessed alot of environmental challenges along an abandoned right of way....
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City planners in Bradenton, Fla., are vying for a slice of a $1 million grant secured by the Sarasota Manatee...
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Group publishes Framework on Sustainability for Parking Design, Management, and Operations....
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NBI study shows impact of design decisions, operations and tenant behavior on building energy use Analysis informs architects, owners to...
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In late August, a team of federal agencies highlighted a coordinated effort in Bridgeport, Conn. that is designed to help train...
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New Jersey's brownfields redevelopment program has been regarded a national model for two decades, turning contaminated and underutilized parcels into opportunities for...
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It isn't always easy to adopt an aggressive green building migration plan, but Norfolk State University, Mt. Airy, N.C., demonstrated...
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Those commercial, industrial, retail and governmental entities with an appetite for renewable energy initiatives can take heart: Some new, flexible...
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The program will recruit students from high unemployment and underemployment areas who live in or near brownfield communities in the...
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Renewal Magazine
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With the Washington budget showing no signs of a quick-and-easy resolution, federal brownfields programs are unlikely to get much of …
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Brownfields and crop development—for the express intent of producing foods—are concepts that have always been strange bedfellows. Mutually exclusive. An…
At this abandoned, blighted factory—consisting of 187,227 square feet in 21 different structures on 13.5 acres in the three…
PROJECT GOAL: To revitalize land that had been sitting idle for years by putting the property back into productive…
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Job Board Listings
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Environmental Project Manager (Toledo, Ohio)
SME, consultants in the Geosciences, Materials and the Environment, seeks an experienced Environmental Professional for its growing Toledo office. For 47 years, SME has provided cost-effective, pract…
Certified Residential Appraiser (Columbus, Ohio)
CJob Description:- The client, is seeking HUD approved, Certified Appraisers in the Ohio area. - Knowledge of ACI software is a plus.- $20 per month cell phone credit - Guaranteed bi-weekly pay checks…
Revit Drafter (Boston, Massachusetts)
Aerotek is currently seeking a Revit Technician.This is a contract through the end of February with strong possibility to extend/go perm. Qualifications:-5 years architectural office experience-3 year…
Structural Engineer (Saginaw, Michigan)
We are working with an Architecture Firm in Saginaw, MI, and they are looking for a structural engineer. A good candidate for the position is a licensed Engineer or an Engineer in Training with 3 year…
SAP SRM Consultant (Charlotte, North Carolina)
The position is open due to the lack of SAP SRM business process domain knowledge within their existing team and this person will fill be the subject matter expert for their SRM systems. A big part of…
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This Weeks Poll
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Will the EPA Workforce Development and other similar environmental jobs programs signal the start of a revitalized U.S. job market?
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Industry Profiles
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Timothy Murray Boston, Mass.
Lieutenant Governor, state of Massachusetts
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Roger W. Gingles Baton Rouge, La.
Brownfields Coordinator for the Louisiana Dept. of Environmental Quality
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Paul Curran Lackawanna, N.Y.
Senior Executive Vice President, Axio Power & Apex Wind Energy
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Whitepapers
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by Jody Kass, Laura Truettner, John Fleming, and Jeff Jones
The new report by New Partners for Community Revitalization (NPCR) shows how New York State is revitalizing neighborhoods plagued by multiple brownfield sites, while stimulating economic growth and creating local jobs.
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By Jody Kass, Laura Truettner, John Fleming, Jeff Jones
Brownfields redevelopment policy in New York is in transition as the area-wide approach emerges as an innovative tool for urban revitalization. |
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by Laura Truettner
In April, 2011, New York State awarded $6.5 million in new grants under its landmark Brownfield Opportunity Areas (BOA) program, bringing the total state investment in BOA to $34 million. |
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Press Releases
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| Brownfields Forum, BOA EXPO,
Award to Suffolk County Executive-Elect Steven Bellone |
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Industry Experts
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Susan Boyle
Mt. Laurel
Senior Environmental Practice Leader, GEI Consultants
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