News and events for May 2006
June 5-9: The “Nuts and Bolts of Brownfield Redevelopment for Local Government” training course takes place June 5-9 in Cleveland, Ohio. More information at http://urban.csuohio.edu/nuts_and_bolts.
June 14: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requests proposals for the Brownfield Economic Development Initiative (BEDI). Responses are due June 14. For more information, email Dorthera_Yorkshire@hud.gov or go to http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=8396.
The Phoenix Awards Executive Committee is seeking revitalization projects to recognize for excellence in brownfield redevelopment. One winner will be selected from each of EPA’s 10 regions, as well as an international winner, and all will be honored at an awards ceremony Nov. 13-15 in Boston. More information at http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/landrecwaste/cwp/view.asp?a=1243&q=502036.
Oregon has begun planning for its 2007 Brownfields Conference, to be held March 1-2, 2007, at the Salem Conference Center in Salem, Ore. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Those interested should contact Karen Homolac of the Oregon Economic and Community Development Department at 503-986-0191, or Karen.Homolac@state.or.us.
