NBA Events Calendar
2011 Great Lakes Sustainability Summit
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| October 25 - 26, 2011 |
Chicago, IL |
This is a unique event that connects redevelopment with the key issues facing Great Lakes communities including water, waste and natural resources management and planning for sustainable growth. We have an excellent line-up of experts that will moderate and present four in-depth panel discussions over the two half-day sessions. This format allows for minimal travel, an efficient exchange of information and attendee participation in a networking reception with industry experts and senior-level business executives.
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NBA Sustainable Vision Breakfast
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| July 21, 2011 |
Chicago, IL |
Steve Armstrong, IL Chapter President, hosted a breakfast meeting to kick off the rebirth of the IL Chapter. More than 50 professionals woke up early to hear Steve and the “Sustainability Angels” Susan Hedman, Regional Administrator, USEPA Region 5, Lisa Bonnett, (Interim) Director, IEPA and Karen Weigert, Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Chicago present their respective sustainability visions for the Midwest Region, State of IL and City of Chicago and how the sustainable redevelopment of Brownfields plays an important role.
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| April 3 - 5, 2011 |
Philadelphia, PA |
Brownfields 2011: Sustainable Communities Start Here
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| April 4, 2011 - 9-11 am |
Philadelphia, PA |
Brownfields 2011 Presentation
Building Sustainable Communities: Tools for Redeveloping Your Town
Many cities in the Northeast Midwest have a rich industrial past with their economies tied to heavy industry. Over time, these cities have experienced a decline in population and lost jobs leaving increased vacancies of residential, commercial and industrial properties. How do you rebuild these towns in a sustainable manner so that they attract entrepreneurs and creative talent? This two hour workshop will explore the answer to this question and provide practical solutions for creating sustainable communities. The instructors will exchange ideas, share experience and show case studies of cities that have transitioned to become vibrant again using the tools presented. Specifically, you will learn about demographic trends and place making, the benefits of creating a local land bank to assemble small parcels of land into larger tracks for redevelopment, end use strategies for putting assembled lands into productive use and the government resources that are available.
Instructors include:
Dr. Soji Adelaja, Director Land Policy Institute, Michigan State University
Charles Bartsch, Senior Program Advisor to the OSWER Assistant Administrator, US EPA West
Robert Colangelo Host of Green Sense Radio and Executive Director, National Brownfield Association
Dan Kildee, President, Center for Community Progress
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Dates and locations are subject to change. Please check back for updates or call 224-567-6790.
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