About the NBA

The National Brownfield Association (NBA), based in Chicago was established in 1999 as a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to stimulating the responsible redevelopment of brownfields. The NBA is the premier association for government, businesses and individuals involved in the sustainable redevelopment of brownfields, and connecting green building to brownfield sites.

In 2001, the NBA established Chapters to better serve its members and address redevelopment issues at a state/provincial level. In 2004, the NBA broadened its reach into Canada and established the Ontario Chapter. Working together in Canada and the U.S., benefit from each other’s experiences and make up a growing international network of industry leaders that redevelop brownfields.

The NBA is the only group that represents the wide array of brownfield stakeholders – property owners, developers, investors, service professionals and government representatives. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of professionals, whether they are individual or group members. NBA’s strength comes from its balanced, diverse membership, consisting of senior executives from both the public and private sectors.

NBA’s mission is carried out through three primary conduits – information, education, and events. We are the "go to" organization for information on the brownfield market, and through our web site, email updates and NBA’s Dirty E-Talk newsletter, we have the ability to keep our members well informed of changing market conditions, policy and legislation.

We encourage you to become a member and be part of this growing network of professionals who are advancing the brownfield market.

IMPROVING THE WORLD

The NBA believes that the best way to improve the environment, conserve resources and promote economic development is to address blight and contamination at the local level. By redeveloping blighted and/or contaminated infill properties and promoting the development of green buildings, greenhouse gas emission are reduced, land and existing infrastructure are recycled and people can work, recreate and live in revitalized clean urban areas. Through NBA members you can tap into a growing network of knowledge, information and experience that can help you learn how to build green on these brown sites. Through our growing chapter network of local redevelopment experts in more than 20 states and provinces, you have the ability to keep informed and connected on local and national levels—these are just a few of the reasons membership in the NBA is so valuable.

WHAT DO WE DO?

The NBA is constantly increasing brownfield awareness in government, industry and communities to show the positive economic and environmental benefits that sustainable brownfield redevelopment has on the local economy. This is accomplished through:

Events—NBA events are offered locally, nationally and internationally. An NBA event is the place where industry leaders and practitioners exchange ideas about current market trends, share redevelopment experiences and come to make new contacts in the public and private sector who are involved with green building and brownfield redevelopment.

Education and Training—In order to ensure that public and private sector interests are kept up to date on the latest trends, technologies, and policies and legislation, the NBA offers an extensive lineup of educational and training opportunities.

Information—Whether it’s through NBA’s Dirt E-Talk newsletter, Action Alerts, and timely information posted on individual chapter web pages, members can stay up to date on trends and information. Through our online Property Referral Network, NBA members can promote transactions and generate business opportunities by posting properties for sale and listing Request for Proposals (RFPs).

Whatever your needs, look to the National Brownfield Association as your guide to the brownfield industry and your connection to sustainability.