The goal of land recycling is to clean up and repurpose contaminated land for beneficial reuse. But some traditional cleanup methods and reuse options come with their own environmental concerns. New methods and mindsets making brownfield projects greener, and CCLR is a leader in emerging sustainable brownfield solutions.
By recycling sites instead of perpetuating sprawl, using nature-based remediation for contamination, and working with local ecosystems to build climate resilience, a brownfield project can mitigate its environmental footprint and offer a new, sustainable future. Creative land recycling employs nature-based solutions from inventory to remediation and reuse.
How CCLR can help bring sustainability and nature based solutions to your project:
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Technical Assistance on Sustainable Brownfield Redevelopment Guidance for brownfields project teams to integrate green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and renewable energy into reuse plans. Support with life cycle analysis and inventories with the goal of reducing sprawl and creating healthy community spaces.
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Workshops and Webinars on Climate-Resilient Land Reuse Educational events that build local capacity around sustainable remediation and redevelopment practices.
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Support for Grant Applications and Funding Strategies Assistance identifying and applying for funding that supports environmental justice, resilience, and sustainability goals (e.g., EPA, HUD, state climate funds).
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Partnership Development for Green and Equitable Projects Facilitating collaborations between communities, local governments, nonprofits, and private developers for sustainable outcomes.
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Promoting of Nature-Based Solutions and Green Infrastructure Sharing best practices, case studies, and technical guidance on using natural systems (e.g., wetlands, soil amendments, urban greening) in redevelopment.
Sustainability At Every Step
Sustainable reuse builds a greener future with walkable communities, climate resilient infrastructure, and healthy biodiverse ecosystems.
Emerging nature based remediation strategies like myco and phytoremediation are sustainable alternatives to conventional clean up methods. In-situ remediation treats contamination and the source and contains its negative effects.
Energy efficient infrastructure, green certified buildings, and parks and open space build climate resilience into communities. Infill construction also reduces sprawl and keeps green fields green!
Nicole Lang | Senior Program Associate
Nicole manages the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) and Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) programs for DTSC. An intersectional environmentalist, she is passionate about protecting both people and the planet. Previously, she managed an urban forestry program at an environmental nonprofit, overseeing the planting of over 1,200 trees and engaging 5,000 community members. Nicole is driven by the desire for her work to have a positive impact!
Sheryl Gonzales | Senior Brownfield Consultant
Sheryl has dedicated more than three decades to community betterment. She has held executive-level positions in government and nonprofit organizations, with expertise in planning and implementation, encompassing various projects, including strategic plans, marketing plans, fund development, parks and recreation master plans, economic development initiatives, and community outreach programs. She is committed to the health and wellness of a community, ensuring long-term sustainability through collaboration and partnerships.
Sebastian Harrison, PE | Brownfield Revitalization Specialist
Sebastian joined CCLR with 7 years of experience in Chemical Industry helping to clean-up and redevelop contaminated sites. He has expertise in sustainability, including brownfield revitalization, waste management, environmental policy, solar implementation, and life cycle analysis. He played a key role in managing the Equitable Community Revitalization Grant, aiding applicants and grantees in planning and executing brownfield projects. Sebastian assists in designing budgets aligned with remediation success and provides expertise on Sustainable Remediation.
