CCLR Workshops

Published June 19, 2019

The Martinez Sustainable Redevelopment and Land Recycling workshop focused on specific topics regarding resilience along shorelines and waterfronts. The workshop aimed to provide tools and insights needed to advance land reuse projects at all stages of the redevelopment process.  

Written by Claire Weston, Program Associate and Johanna Roth, Program Associate

Posted on June 19, 2019

The Center for Creative Land Recycling hosted its 4th Annual NYS Redevelopment Summit: Pathways to Revitalization June 11th and 12th, 2019 at the Sage College of Albany in Albany, NY. The Summit was CCLR’s largest Annual Summit to date and featured comprehensive learning and extensive networking opportunities for over 300 redevelopment professionals and practitioners from across New York State. The diversity in backgrounds and perspectives made for a multi-faceted Summit where redevelopment issues and case studies were discussed from every angle. 

By Ignacio Dayrit, Director of Programs and Johanna Roth, Program Associate

Posted June 6, 2019

By Jean Hamerman, Debuty Director

Posted June 7, 2019

The Highlands Council, the Center for Creative Land Recycling, and the NJ Brownfields Interagency Working Group came together to host the “Redevelopment in the Highlands: How your Community Can Benefit” workshop on May 14, 2019.  The impetus for the workshop was to provide municipalities in the Highlands and redevelopment professionals active guidance on rehabilitating derelict properties for community economic and environmental benefit in keeping with restrictions set to protect New Jersey’s drinking water.

Por Fabiola Serra
Consultora en Comunicaciones Internacional / International Communications Consultant

20 de mayo 2019
 
 Para presentar soluciones para la reurbanización de zonas industriales abandonadas, el Centro para el Reciclaje Creativo de la Tierra (CCLR) con el apoyo de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA de los EE. UU.) visitó tres municipios de Puerto Rico durante la semana del 6 de mayo en un ciclo de talleres de capacitación en San Juan, Ponce y Mayaguez, respectivamente.

The Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) with support from the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) visited three municipalities in Puerto Rico during the week of May 6 in a cycle of capacity building workshops in San Juan, Ponce and Mayaguez, respectively.  It was the 5th annual event. 

Submit your property to present in the Pitch Panel at CCLR's 4th Annual New York State Redevelopment Summit in June, 2019 in Albany. Developers will provide feedback on your elevator pitch and marketing materials to help you gain perspective on the steps you can take to increase the value of a property and build investor interest.

Collaboration and diversification of resources and expertises were key messages echoed at Driving Revitalization Through Redevelopment and Resiliency workshop organized by the Center for Creative Land Recycling held on December 4, 2018 at the Viana Hotel in Westbury, NY. Over 110 people attended this unique workshop to learn about the trends in Long Island redevelopment and to mingle with leading state experts to turn community blights into admired spaces for economic development and sustainable living. 

On October 24 and 25th, CCLR, DTSC and US EPA convened over 250 redevelopment stakeholders for an intensive two-day land recycling workshop. From pitch competitions, office hours, mobile tours and an after hours brownfields karaoke sing-a-long, the conference was packed with networking, learning, and a bit of fun. 

CCLR’s “Igniting Revitalization” workshop on November 8, 2018  in Syracuse attracted redevelopment stakeholders from Central New York, Mohawk Valley and other parts of New York State,  The importance of aligning a revitalization project with a robust mix of assets was stressed repeatedly by participants across all lines of expertise.

Over  60 attendees from municipalities, state and federal government agencies and private sector professionals joined the NJ Brownfield Interagency Working Group at “Accelerate Land Reuse for Community Revitalization” at the Middlesex County Fire Academy on October 9, 2018. Speakers included a group of experts with redevelopment experience in legal, landscape design, remediation, municipal leadership, and development as well as representatives from federal and state agencies.