|
|
|
|
The old environmental adage, “if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem,” was never more applicable or potentially advantageous to brownfield
redevelopments than it is right now. This premise is based on the environmental
momentum that is fueling the public’s appetite to physically do something to address environmental concerns and to
make a tangible difference. The public is developing a compelling need to “turn the corner.” Society wants to rectify past environmental sins and leave a more positive
legacy for future generations. Brownfield redevelopment should be positioned
and promoted in alignment with this window of opportunity.
Currently, it seems that virtually all participants in brownfield initiatives
are frustrated. One overriding complaint is the difficulty in getting all
stakeholders on the same page to move redevelopment projects ahead in a timely
and business like fashion.
...
You need to register to view the rest of the article. Click here to subscribe.
|
|
|
Renewal Magazine
|
|
With the Washington budget showing no signs of a quick-and-easy resolution, federal brownfields programs are unlikely to get much of …
|
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…
|
|
Industry Profiles
|
 |
Madeleine Kellam Atlanta, Ga.
Brownfields Coordinator, Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Department of Natural Resources
|
|
 |
Fred D. Reynolds Oak Brook, Ill.
Senior Vice President, Development, CenterPoint Properties
|
|
 |
Karen Homolac Eugene, Ore.
Brownfield Safe Drinking Water Program & Policy coordinator
|
|
|
Brownfield Stateside Report
|
by Staff Report
In Michigan, some are predicting a better business climate for redevelopment and regulatory closure of contaminated properties thanks to a bill Michigan Governor Rick Snyder was scheduled to sign last week. The new regulations should have a positive impact on commercial real estate development and brownfields redevelopment resulting in the creation of jobs. |
|
by VeruTEK
A property located on a bank of the East River and in a densely developed residential and commercial area, had its work cut out for it from an environmental remediation standpoint. The mission was to clean up the land and ultimately make one puzzle piece to a larger urban revitalization project that would be redeveloped as a public library and park ranger station.
|
| view all |
|
|
Industry Events
|
|
Submit Event
|
|
Industry Experts
|
|
|
|
Susan Boyle
Mt. Laurel
Senior Environmental Practice Leader, GEI Consultants
|
|
|
|
|
|
