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Green Development Strategies: Urban agriculture
 

Cool Beans: NYC Service & Dept. of Buildings Resumes Cool Roof Program

The program will coat 1 million square feet of rooftop with white coating in 2011 with assistance from volunteers. The initiative helps meet PlaNYC's goal of reducing carbon emissions 30% by 2030.   …

New Research: Clean Energy Business Models in Midst of Transformation

As the clean energy industry emerges from a challenging period caused by the global economic downturn, it's entering a stage of rapid change in which business models are being transformed against a backdrop of regulatory uncertainty. In several key sectors, the market is shifting back toward business structures and technologies that were once abandoned, but are now being revived. …

Raritan Riverfront Walkway, Edison, N.J.: From 'Garbage to Gardens'

The notorious 'Chemical Belt' of central New Jersey left a legacy of toxic waste sites contaminated by a host of chemicals. Under the auspices of Edison Wetlands Association (EWA), the successful first phase of the Raritan Landfill Walkway in Edison has yielded a riverfront trail opened in spring of 2010 and featuring a footbridge, recycled plastic boardwalk, butterfly gardens, native tree plantings, benches, swallow nesting boxes, kiosks and a gazebo. …

Green Parking Innovators Hitting on All Cylinders

If people insist on driving their vehicles more to get around, they might as well consider using eco-friendly parking facilities that may also offer additional plug-ins for electric cars. The International Parking Institute feted 12 outstanding parking facilities in May. Read about four of them. …

Central Florida Region Beneficiary of Brownfield Bucks

The EPA's Southeast region, which includes Florida, has gotten 121 requests for brownfield funds, compared to 106 last year. Central Florida, including  the Tampa metro area, has some ambitious plans in store with the funding.  …

RACER Trust Appoints New Executives

Spitzley will work with elected officials, economic development leaders and community groups to identify local priorities and objectives, learn about communities’ ongoing efforts to market themselves to prospective employers and residents, and how former GM properties fit into each community’s growth plan. …

Urban Agriculture: Is Everything Coming Up Roses?

When it comes to urban agriculture, the implementation of it is predicated upon solving several issues. Growers and the community must have a game plan for such issues as permits, liability, retail sales, aesthetics, land ownership, and safety. …

Vermont Getting its Brownfield Groove On

Bolstered by federal EPA funding package, Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Development is eager to put funds to use for several pet projects, starting with aggressive cleanup and remediation plan of action. …

At Wells Fargo (Fla.) Branch, Another Kind of 'Green' Emerges

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.   …

Chicago Proposed Ordinance Would Grease Skids for Urban Ag Expansion

Measure would expand limits on community garden plot size, allow limited produce sales in residentially zoned areas, relax rules on fencing and parking for large commercial ventures and allow aquaponics as accompanying activity.  …

London 2012 Olympics: First Green...Then Gold, Silver & Bronze

With about a year to go before the opening ceremonies, the facilities that will house the 2012 Summer Olympics in London are already getting rave reviews for the green and sustainable attributes of the six already-completed competition venues--plus more. …

For Green Efficiency, It's Location, Location, Location

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. …

K.C. Metropolitan Energy Center Recipient of Green Jobs Grant

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. …

Book It: N.C. University Library Goes Green—And Then Some

It isn't always easy to adopt an aggressive green building migration plan, but Norfolk State University, Mt. Airy, N.C., 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. …

Federal Funding To Provide Significant Boost for Job Training in Bridgeport, Conn.

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. …

USGBC-Illinois Study Finds Range in Energy Efficiency Performance and 'Green Premium' Costs

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. …

Commercial Construction, Green Development Gains Momentum in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.

Projects totaling more than $100 million in commercial growth are underway. …

Sustainable Long Island Lands Funding for Auto Dealership Redevelopment

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. …

Brownfields Poised for Major Investment Boost from Fed

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.” …

Appealing Marine, Rail Logistics Drives Jacksonville Waterfront Property

Global property and corporate facility management services provider specializing in real estate is seeking to secure assignments for a waterfront and industrial site near the rapidly expanding Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) terminals. …


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Brownfield Renewal April 2011
Inside the Beltway: Can Bi-Partisanship Boost Brownfields?
With the Washington budget showing no signs of a quick-and-easy resolution, federal brownfields programs are unlikely to get much of …

Chicago Urban Ag Development Is ‘Food for Thought’ ...

Brownfields and crop development—for the express intent of producing foods—are concepts that have always been strange bedfellows. Mutually exclusive. An…

First Panned, Then Well-Planned! ...

At this abandoned, blighted factory—consisting of 187,227 square feet in 21 different structures on 13.5 acres in the three…

Highpointe of Clemson, 500 West Cherry Road, Columbia, S.C. ...

PROJECT GOAL: To revitalize land that had been sitting idle for years by putting the property back into productive…


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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…
Senior Environmental Professional (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
SME is seeking an experienced Environmental Professional with 15+ years experience for our Kalamazoo office to provide technical leadership and senior-level project management. For 47 years, SME has …
Vice President of Construction (Memphis, Tennessee)
The Vice President of Construction provides leadership and direction for all aspects of construction throughout the company, including strategic planning and improving current systems and work progres…
Project Manager (Chicago, Illinois)
Top skills:1. Project Management 2. EDM (Electronic Documentation Management or Enterprise Document Management) 3. BPM (Business Process Management) 4. Filenet EDM Project Manager*Application implemen…
PROJECT COORDINATOR- VEGETATION (Vancouver, Washington)
Aerotek Energy Services is actively seeking a Project Coordinator to join a group of professionals in the Vancouver, WA area. This is a long-term role in which benefits, holiday/vacation pay, competi…
Credit Analyst (Sacramento, California)
Our client is looking for a credit analyst to join their team for the next 3-6 months. The credit analyst will work in a fast pace environment answering emails, coordinating with clients, and doing re…
Infrastructure Project Manager (San Diego, California)
TEKsystems San Diego is looking for an Infrastructure Project Manager for a 3 month contract-to-hire position. This Project Manager will plan, execute, and finalize projects according to established d…



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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
 
Mike Purzycki
New Castle
Executive Director, State of Delaware, Wilmington Riverfront Redevelop

Paul Curran Paul Curran
Lackawanna, N.Y.
Senior Executive Vice President, Axio Power & Apex Wind Energy

Melanie Gregg Melanie Gregg
Buffalo
Community Programs Marketing Manager for the City of Buffalo Economic



Whitepapers
 
Accelerating Economic Development:The Area-Wide Approach of the Brownfield Opportunity Areas Program
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.
   
Smart Growth Outlook 2011: Challenges and Opportunities in Brownfields, Area-wide Planning & Implementation
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.
   
The Brownfield Opportunity Areas Program: Smart Investments Laying the Groundwork for Economic Development, June 2011
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.
   

Press Releases
 
Brownfields Forum, BOA EXPO, Award to Suffolk County Executive-Elect Steven Bellone

Industry Events
 
Southwest Fire Ecology Conference—Fire, Landscapes, Wildlife & People: Building Alliances for Restoring Ecosystem Resilience
Feb 27, 2012 - Mar 01, 2012
Santa Fe
Ohio Brownfield Conference 2012
Mar 23, 2012 - Mar 24, 2012
Columbus
Contaminated and Hazardous Waste Site Management Course
Jun 11, 2012 - Jun 15, 2012
Toronto

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Industry Experts
 
Kenneth H. Kastman
Chicago
URS Corp.

Susan Boyle
Mt. Laurel
Senior Environmental Practice Leader, GEI Consultants

Therese Carpenter
Phoenix
Environmental Scientist



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