Executive Forum:
Strategic Redevelopment of Urban Centers

Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Richmond, CA     Register Now

Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
San Diego, CA     Register Now

This Executive Forum is designed for senior executives from both government and the private sector that are involved with: economic development, planning, building, construction, brownfield redevelopment, sustainability and environmental remediation. Attend this comprehensive interactive workshop and learn how to make sound green policy and project decisions using brownfields as part of your economic development strategy. You will understand how building Green on Brown can enhance the community’s sustainable footprint and enhance the ultimate economic viability of the project.

We understand that your time is precious. This one-day, content rich Executive Forum allows for you to learn practical solutions, to network and develop business with other Executives. Through a series of short presentations, followed by group discussions, attendees can share experiences, exchange ideas and learn about the challenges we each face redeveloping urban centers. This course provides a holistic approach to redevelopment integrating a regional, municipal and project level perspective.

Who Should Attend?

• City Council Members
• Port Authorities Executives
• Senior executives from cities and state agencies (finance, planning, economic development, transportation)
• Senior professionals (architects, engineers, lawyers planners, environmental consultants, insurance, etc)
• Developers
• Project Financiers
• Green Building Advocates
• Community leaders responsible for Sustainable Growth

Executive Forum Goals

• Encourage properties to be cleaned up and sustainably developed
• Improve communications – teach practitioners how to be more conversant in “green,” brownfield redevelopment and sustainable terminology, techniques and processes.
• Connect land and air programs to promote sustainability
• Learn green terminology
• Learn best practices, available tools, key concepts and approaches to incorporate green building practices on brownfield sites
• Learn strategies to rebuild your cities today
• Learn approaches to make cost benefit decisions and what green initiatives that give you the best return on your investment
• Learn about available federal, state, and local incentives to finance urban redevelopment and sustainable initiatives

Instructors Robert Colangelo National Brownfield Association Steve Baer, LEED-AP Five Winds International Cost: $195 for NBA Members $295 for non-members This fee includes admission for the full day, course material, continental breakfast and lunch, and post-course access to the NBA web site with references and government funding sources.

Government Program Specialists Specialists in sustainability and brownfield redevelopment representing federal, state and local government will explain how to tap into government resources to fund sustainable development. A limited number of scholarships are available to employees who work in government (state agencies, municipalities), non-profits and academic institutions. Proof of status is required. Click here to register for the September 1, 2010 Richmond, CA event online (PDF application). Click here to register for the November 17, 2010 San Diego, CA event online (PDF application). For more information, please contact Mary Hereford at 224.567.6790 x113 or maryh@brownfieldassociation.org. This workshop was developed using funds provided by the U.S. EPA.