Changing Landscapes – Past, Present & Future
American Planning Association-Washington Chapter 2009 Conference
November 12-13, Vancouver, Washington
This conference includes sessions of interest to the Brownfields community. A session called “The Next Generation of Brownfields Redevelopment” is described in the program as follows:
“As the approach to Brownfields redevelopment evolves and matures, it is important to take stock of [...]
Idaho ghost town, former mining operations now open as tourist attraction
The Bayhorse Mining District in central Idaho opened this summer to visitors as a state historical park, marking a milestone in mine redevelopment for Idaho and the country.
The new state park is unique in several ways. The park spotlights the state’s rich mining history. Visitors [...]
Have you signed up for Brownfields Redevelopment 2009?
Whether you’re dipping your toe into the waters of brownfields or you’re a seasoned veteran, one of the most important rules of brownfields redevelopment is that it takes many partners to produce that much sought after success story.
Brownfields Redevelopment 2009, Washington state’s annual brownfields conference, brings together players [...]
Harbor ReDI targets 18 problem sites in Portland Harbor
It isn’t hard to recognize just how important industrial districts can be for a community. Industrial lands provide jobs and incomes. They provide important tax revenues. And they help reduce the need for expansion in urban growth boundaries.
In Portland, a coalition of public agencies and professional business [...]
Oct. 13-14: The Northwest Environmental Business Council is organizing a fall conference in Tacoma, Wash., for the Washington brownfields community. A half-day session Oct. 13 will focus on project funding. The full-day session Oct. 14 features three program tracks and two plenary sessions. More information at www.nebc.org.
Nov. 16-18: The National Brownfields Conference is the largest, [...]
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