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National Brownfields Conference Blog Got questions about the BTF? 16 April 2008 \| Sean Tolliver I want to thank everyone who participated in the BTF Nationwide Conference Call on April 15th! It was a lot of fun and it was great to see so many people excited about participating in the BTF! Still have questions? Feel free to post a blog comment! More Contribute to Crain's Detroit Business Brownfields Blog 16 April 2008 \| Sean Tolliver If you are passionate about rebuilding cities, interested in environmental cleanup, waste-to-energy initiatives or have a question about Crain's Detroit Business coverage of redevelopment, please join the conversation on Crain's new blog! More Sessions Geared for State Regulators 15 April 2008 \| Sean Tolliver Work for a state environmental agency? Consider adding these sessions to your personal scheduler. More Three Full Days 28 February 2008 \| Tad McGalliard We've got a packed schedule for you to choose from during Brownfields 2008. More Roaring into Spring 18 February 2008 \| Tad McGalliard Today's seventy degree temperatures in the mid-Atlantic region reminded me that spring will soon be here. And with spring, comes the 2008 National Brownfields Conference. I am often asked how things are shaping up; and I'm always happy to report that Brownfields 2008 is hitting on all cylinders. More Put Me In Coach 19 January 2008 \| Tad McGalliard In 2006, the Patriots were at home when the National Brownfields Conference came to Boston and the year before the Broncos were making a run at the playoffs. You're not going to believe who's playing in Detroit the week of the 2008 event. More Why You Should I Showcase My Property at the Brownfields Transaction Forum 11 January 2008 \| Tad McGalliard Deals, deals, and more deals that's why. More Happy New Year 11 January 2008 \| Tad McGalliard It's a new year, but the ICMA team is continuing the tasks from the end of 2007, namely coordinating with idea submitters, moderators, and panelists for the 150 educational sessions proposed for Brownfields 2008. More How is the Educational Program Proceeding? 11 December 2007 \| Tad McGalliard ICMA track managers are currently contacting people whose ideas for sessions were recommended by our review committee for inclusion in the 2008 National Brownfields Conference. More So What Happened to My Idea for Brownfields 2008? 7 November 2007 \| Sean Tolliver If you are reading this blog, chances are you submitted an idea for Brownfields 2008 through our open call for presentations. Every year we get hundreds of submissions and this year is no exception as more than five hundred were entered into our online database. More EPA to Award $72 Million in Brownfields Grants to Local Governments 26 September 2007 \| Sean Tolliver Applications due October 12, 2007, for grants to help states and communities clean up and revitalize brownfield sites. $72 million expected to be awarded to 200 recipients. More 3 Tips to Improve your Call for Idea Submission Here at ICMA we get plenty of emails and calls asking for tips on getting an idea into the educational program. While ICMA, EPA, and all the conference cosponsors work together to select the program, there are some simple ways to help improve the quality of ideas. Here are 3 tips to improve your idea! #1 Consider your format the conference gets lots of panel session ideas, and while they form the backbone of most conference programs, they have a tendency to get repetitive. Brownfield Development – Cash Cow or Money Pit? Guest Blog Post written By Doug Brown, ASTI Environmental. Among the reasons developers are taking a second look at brownfield sites is that downtowns have acquired a new cachet in recent years 79 million baby boomers and empty nesters who grew up in the suburbs are having children later or not at all (source: Brookings Institute). Boomers and empty nesters are choosing downtowns because they prefer urban funk to suburban blandness, refuse to commit to hour-long commutes and want to be near restaurants, entertainment and cultural amenities. Arts and Culture in Detroit Learn more about the host for the Brownfields 2008 conference! Detroit is often considered the best sports town in America, but did you know about all the outstanding Arts and Cultural opportunities in Detroit? Welcome to the National Brownfields Conference Blog Welcome to the National Brownfields Conference Blog. The blog will provide regular news and updates about the conference and brownfields for conference attendees, exhibitors, co-sponsors sponsors, speakers, and endorsers. The theme for this year's conference is Roadmap to Revitalization. Print this page Email this page	What is a brownfield? Brownfields 2008 FAQ Sign up for email updates Sign in View the conference program View the Brownfields 2008 Sponsors Learn More about the Brownfields Transaction Forum Visit ICMA's Website Download the Brownfields 2006 Participants List View the Brownfields 2008 FAQ
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