Written by Claire Weston, Program Associate

Posted March 20, 2020 

How do we work together to build a better, stronger Virgin Islands? Dr. Clanicia Pelle from the VI Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) and Schenine Mitchell from the U.S. EPA grapple with this question on a daily basis. Ahead of the *It Takes a Village: Working Together for Revitalization Summit, organized by the U.S. EPA, Center for Creative Land Recycling, and VI DPNR, I took some time to speak with these experienced practitioners to learn more about the VI’s unique redevelopment challenges, the strides they’ve made thus far, and what’s next in land reuse and community development.

*Due to the developing health crisis, this event has been postponed. A replacement date is being considered.

Written by Claire Weston, Program Associate

Posted on February 13, 2020

There’s always a flurry of activity at CCLR and we want to make sure we’re keeping you current with CCLR’s activities. For years, CCLR has internally shared a list of five noteworthy bits of info or updates every Friday to help keep our bicoastal staff and Board current and informed. In 2020, we’ll be sharing the juiciest info bits with you! Check out our first CCLR Noteworthy News and stay tuned for more!

Written by Sarah Sieloff, Executive Director

Posted on January 22, 2020

At the National Brownfields Training Conference in December, CCLR honored three outstanding brownfield redevelopment practitioners with National Brownfields Leadership Awards. For many years, these awards have recognized land reuse luminaries who have made significant contributions to our field. Given only every two years at the National Brownfields Conference, the National Brownfields Leadership Awards honor practitioners who have distinguished themselves as problem solvers and innovators, and whose work is helping make the built environment more livable, sustainable and equitable.  

Written by Sarah Sieloff, Executive Director

Posted on November 25, 2019

You can learn more about federal policy and the National Brownfields Coalition at Brownfields 2019 this December in Los Angeles. Join our panel “Brownfields Policy Breakdown” on Friday, December 13 at 11:45am for a dive into what’s happening in D.C., how it affects brownfield redevelopment, and what the Coalition is doing about it.  

Written by Jean Hamerman, Deputy Director

Posted on November 20, 2019

Dust off your hat, grab your boots and saddle up, because the Redevelopment Rodeo rides again at Brownfields 2019! The Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR), New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Kansas State University (KSU) and Brownfield Listings are partnering to bring you another thundering herd of rough and ready brownfields.  The  Rodeo rides in room 515A on December 11th from 2:15pm to 4:30pm .

Written by Claire Weston, Program Associate

Posted on November 18th, 2019

CCLR convened over 175 land-reuse and community development practitioners from the non-profit, public, and private sectors for “Urban Redevelopment: Building Stronger Communities” this November in Brooklyn. Attendee turnout and participation exceeded expectations for CCLR’s first ever conference in New York City. Speakers came from every corner of the redevelopment world to address waterfront development, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and redevelopment planning and financing. Individual panels (see panels and presentations below) were distinct in content, but patched together provided attendees with a well-rounded understanding of the leadership, vision, and resources needed to promote community-led, sustainable redevelopment 

Written by Sarah Sieloff, Executive Director & Ignacio Dayrit, Program Director

Published on November 11, 2019

Sustainability, resilience and livability are prominent issues in our daily lives, and are important in how and what we plan for our communities. Climate change is at the root of these issues. In order for communities to sustain economies and environments, be resilient to natural disasters, and improve quality of life, we need to anticipate the effects of climate change. At Brownfields2019, CCLR is facilitating two sessions that address climate change from different angles.

Fecha de Publicación - el octubre de 31 del 2019

Por David Southgate

No se puede negar que los subsidios federales para los programas ambientales y la transmisión de las experiencias profesionales son catalizadores de todo cuanto hacemos como profesionales en el área de los “Brownfields” (terrenos baldíos, abandonados o contaminados). Sin embargo, la mayoría de nosotros no tenemos injerencia en las legislaturas federales y estatales con respecto a la toma de decisiones que finalmente hacen posible nuestro trabajo. Como profesionales que implementamos programas de políticas públicas en nuestras propias comunidades de origen, tenemos importantes ideas y perspectivas que pueden lograr que los próximos programas y leyes que se implementen a futuro sean más efectivas.

Written by Claire Weston, Program Associate

Posted on October 17, 2019

Have you bought your ticket to LA yet? This year’s National Brownfields Conference (NBC) is shaping up to be informative, impactful, and inspiring. CCLR will have a strong presence at NBC, and an incredible line-up of panels and events!  

This blog was prepared by the author in his own individual capacities. The opinions expressed in this blog are the author's own and do not reflect the views of the Center for Creative Land Recycling, its Board or its staff.