For the financial services giant, a new cool roof recently installed on a retail branch location in Pensacola, Fla., is proving to be a solid investment of another kind.
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Where your business is based can impact on how green you are. That’s the takeaway of a recent top 10 ranking of states by Site Selection magazine that ranked U.S. states on how well they engage in environmentally sustainable practices. …
The program will recruit students from high unemployment and underemployment areas who live in or near brownfield communities in the urban core of Kansas City, Mo., and western Independence. …
It isn't always easy to adopt an aggressive green building migration plan, but Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Va., demonstrated it deserves an 'A' for effort and execution in a recent green conversion initiative benefiting its library. Students will have no excuse now about studying in an environmentally-pleased edifice.
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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 workers and create jobs--an initiative that is viewed as the foundation for economic recovery in the city. …
The Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes in Plummer, Idaho possessed alot of environmental challenges along an abandoned right of way. Among those was the removal of contaminated materials below the ordinary low water mark of Coeur d’Alene Lake and River. The seasonal timing of removal was critical to ensure the lowest water levels possible were forecasted and construction activities were scheduled for that timeframe.
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The cleanup efforts are underway at New Idria, Blue Ledge mines, to bring about change due to toxic pollutants discharged by both affecting California waterways. …
An analysis of 51 LEED-certified green projects in Illinois found that most—specifically those that prioritized energy efficiency during the design and construction phase—use less energy than a typical commercial building. …
Funds will be used to conduct comprehensive regulatory scan to identify barriers to redevelopment of closed auto-dealership corridors and determine local, state and federal agencies necessary for redevelopment of these properties. …
Just in the nick of time, brownfields are getting a much needed shot in the arm through an ambitious grants and jobs growth initiative that was outlined last Wednesday during a webinar entitled “Federal Brownfields Incentives: New Opportunities in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape.” …
When it comes to real estate transactions for environmentally contaminated properties, the leading brownfield practitioners understand it's essential to have the right team of professionals on board to manage risks and create win-win solutions for all parties involved. …
A new policy is taking shape in California regarding petroleum cleanup policy, it's a “Low Threat Policy” decree that will most likely result in a more expedient closing of a large number of underground storage tank (UST) cases.
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There is now a new guide for town, city and county leaders that outlines a new tool they can access to build the financial and political support needed to reclaim and redevelop the thousands of abandoned gas stations, auto body shops, and industrial facilities nationwide. …
Sustainability is the concept that will see us through the 21st Century – assuming we listen to our best impulses and act upon them. Isn’t our desire to have a safe and healthy world for our children to inherit one of our most noble impulses? This is at the simple heart of sustainability – how to calibrate our lives so we do not demand more of our natural world than it can produce on an ongoing basis. The notion was embraced by developers because it is desired in the marketplace. …
With nearly 30 years of professional consulting experience, Miles Bolton leads Apex in tackling some of the toughest brownfield redevelopment and engineering projects in the nation. Safety, innovation, efficiency and customer satisfaction are the words that describe Bolton’s project focus, and what drives Apex to provide clients with the highest quality services in the most cost-effective manner. …
Kalamazoo County and the Kalamazoo Brownfield Redevelopment Authority are partnering to clean up an abandoned industrial site on the city's north side. Under the agreement, Kalamazoo County will allocate up to $300,000 to fund the environmental work at the former Sun Chemical Co. and BRA staff will manage the assessment, cleanup and site preparation process. …
A state environmental agency has signed off on a long-awaited plan to redevelop a toxic, abandoned industrial site next to the Cape Fear River. The city of Fayetteville acquired the former Texfi Industries property last year, more than a decade after the discovery of contaminated groundwater. The textile plant shuttered in 1999, and the company later folded. …
The “Healthfields” concept—as chronicled in our most recent cover story—demonstrates that Brownfields and other related redevelopment funding has become a powerful tool to implement environmental justice in underserved communities by replacing environmentally challenged properties with new vibrant opportunities to advance health and healthcare related end uses. …
Abandoned gas stations that once flourished during our country’s economic boon are once again presenting opportunities to help refuel economic development for many struggling communities. Through the use of multi-site planning, a strong dose of community involvement, and coordinated public-private efforts, once-deserted gas stations sites are being cleaned up and put to new uses, bringing with it jobs and economic vitality.
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