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Resources for Revitalization
AUGUST 2024
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CCLR and Groundwork USA Release “Equity Guide” to Advance EJ in Brownfield Reuse
The Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) and Groundwork USA have released Advancing Equity in Land Reuse Planning and Visioning: A Practical Guide to Engaging and Activating Community Voices to help practitioners maximize the potential community benefit of their land revitalization projects.
Brownfields provide a foundation to address economic and environmental justice and increase land equity in communities. Community-led reuse ensures redevelopment is equitable and increases project success.
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Do you have a story of equitable reuse to share? We’re always looking to amplify stories of environmental justice and community organizing! If you’d like to introduce yourself, email annamaria.camardo@cclr.org. We can’t wait to hear from you. | |
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CCLR is available to review your Job Training grant application! Please email your draft application in MS Word format to Claire.Weston@cclr.org or Info@cclr.org by THURSDAY AUGUST 8 so we have time to provide a thorough review before the deadline. Schedule a Job Training Grant Application Meeting with CCLR!
Job Training grants provide funding to nonprofits, units of government, and other eligible entities to recruit and train local community members and place graduates into employment. All training supported by the program must relate to facilitating the inventory of brownfields sites, site assessments, remediation of brownfields sites, community involvement, or site preparation.
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Watch Small Town Superior, AZ Make Enormous Strides in Brownfield Reuse!
In CCLR's latest video, see a deep dive into Superior's exemplary work in brownfields.
Watch now!
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CCLR Services Spotlight: Peer Group Facilitation | |
In July, CCLR facilitated the quarterly Northwest Brownfields Peer Group for brownfields communities in Region 10, as well as the Equitable Communities Revitalization Grant (ECRG) Peer Group in Region 9! The Nevada Brownfields Peer Group (NPG) will be meeting August 8 and includes 25 members from various agencies throughout Nevada, including four Tribal representatives. | |
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These peer groups provide a safe, judgment-free place for brownfield practitioners to ask questions and work through challenges together with guidance from CCLR experts.
If you would like to learn more about these peer groups and/or are interested in joining, reach out to schedule a meeting with CCLR and get connected!
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CCLR Is Presenting at Tribal Land and Environment Forum August 12-15
Senior Brownfield Development Consultant Joy Britt, MPH and Senior Programs Associate Devyn Rainwater will present two sessions at the 14th annual TLEF! Read more about TLEF and register today!
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| Tuesday, August 13
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT | Charting Success: Navigating Land Reuse and Brownfields Redevelopment with Technical Assistance Support | | Wednesday, August 14
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 PT | 20/20 Vision: Set Your Sites on a Vision to Action | | |
CCLR is a proud sponsor of the Northwest Environmental Business Council Oregon Brownfields Conference! | |
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Join Senior Technical Consultant, Norman Wright, at his session The Big Picture: a Holistic Approach to Brownfields Redevelopment, Wednesday August 21 from 2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Register today!
Be sure to connect with Norman to discover:
- how Portland projects have successfully combined transportation and brownfield dollars to promote equity,
- how coastal initiatives have emphasized environmental justice,
- how Climate Friendly Cities have achieved GHG reduction and housing/transportation goals through brownfield programs
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Join CCLR and Washington Department of Ecology to learn about technical assistance resources & funding avenues for brownfield reuse and hear directly from communities championing land reuse that inspires resilience and innovation! All workshops will present similar content, register for the date/location most convenient for you. Lunch and a short walking tour are included.
Read more and register.
Take advantage of early-bird registration through Friday, August 9!
$15 for government/nonprofit (increases to $30 after August 9)
$50 for business/corporate (increases to $65 after August 9)
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Brownfield Curious Webinar | Aug 13, 2024 11:00 a.m. PT
CCLR and Groundwork USA are thrilled to spotlight brownfields expert Danielle Getsinger of Adaapta in this second installment of the Brownfield Curious series. Danielle and CCLR will break down the stages of the process and guide webinar attendees through the entire land revitalization journey—from the planning to the celebratory ribbon cutting. Learn more and register.
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Join CCLR’s MARC grants expert, Ignacio Dayrit, for this quick and informative Lunch and Learn to help you assemble a competitive cleanup grant application. This webinar will provide essential information to help you draft a compelling narrative and navigate the application process, including some early action items to help you get a jump on the application process. Read more and register. | |
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Equitable Reuse Virtual Workshop! | Thurs., September 12th, 10:00 a.m. PT
Join Groundwork USA and CCLR for an interactive workshop designed to help land reuse practitioners with varying levels of experience and capacity integrate equity best practices into their land reuse projects.
The workshop will feature case studies and tools from our recently published toolkit, “Advancing Equity: A Practical Guide to Engaging and Activating Community Voices.” Participants will discover practical steps to embed environmental justice principles in every phase of the land reuse process.
Register now!
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Community Action for Climate Change Webinar
Tuesday, August 6 at 1:00 p.m. ET
Register today!
Participants of this live webinar are eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits.
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The Center for Community Progress Presents Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference October 9-11 in St. Louis | |
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CCLR Newsletter subscribers can use the code RVP_CCLR for $175 off their tickets until August 15th!
Join over 1,000 community leaders dedicated to strengthening neighborhoods by addressing vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties—turning them into safe homes, green spaces, creative installations, community amenities, and more. Network with and learn from your peers across the country in on-site sessions, hands-on trainings, and mobile workshops.
Register today!
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Read the Environmental Protection Network’s resources to support selected EPA grantees work toward signing their cooperative agreements with EPA. | |
$150,000,000 available through Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Competitive Grant Program! Application deadline Aug 29, 2024. From the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Learn more. | |
EPA Community Change Grants accepting applications on a rolling basis through November 21st | |
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Do you need technical assistance with a land reuse project? | | |
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