Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR)

Record high attendance means opportunities to connect with over 300 different practitioners from across disciplines and regions! With 32 sessions, 80+ speakers, 8 additional topic talks and 4 unique content tracks, CALRC has something for everyone. And don't miss a book signing with Keynote Speaker Leah Rothstein! Explore the agenda to learn more: https://loom.ly/KqnyqA8

Regulatory oversight is a vital component of the cleanup to build up process for brownfields! If your project includes oversight from State, Regional or Local agencies then you won't want to miss the CALRC "What to Expect When You're Expecting" series!

These sessions will walk through the expectations for projects entering into voluntary agreements, and will be joined by an environmental consultant who will share their client’s perspective on implementing projects with DTSC, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, and Local Oversight Agency. All three sessions will touch upon the same hypothetical of a former dry cleaner with plans for affordable housing reuse.

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The 5th California Land Recycling Conference is only a month away! Register today to secure your spot: https://loom.ly/7gZQoaA

After Richard Rothstein wrote "The Color of Law," a book that details how racial segregation was created intentionally through racist policy choices. These past decisions bears responsibility for today's most serious social and economic problems. People asked-- how can we solve this problem? Richard tapped his daughter Leah, who has extensive experience on housing policy to identify solutions.

Join CALRC to hear from Leah and Richard Rothstein about their new book "Just Action" which describes how we can begin to address racial segregation, and provides dozens of strategies local groups can pursue to redress segregation in their own communities. By starting with achievable local victories, we can build a national movement that can remedy our unconstitutional racial landscape.

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August is almost over which means the Washington Brownfield Workshops are almost here! Have you registered yet?

Washington Department of Ecology’s Brownfields Program and the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) will host three brownfield workshops:
🟢Richland, WA on Sept. 10th
🟢Northbend, WA on Sept. 11th
🟢Bremerton, WA on Sept. 12th

You’ll hear practical information that helps you foster strategic partnerships between public and private entities and navigate the challenges of brownfield cleanup and redevelopment. Lunch and short walking tour will be included!

Register Now: https://loom.ly/7WJbh_0

West Sacramento is a prime example of Brownfields Redevelopment planning and ex*****on! Attend this session to learn about the City's visioning, financing, and remediation journey that just may be your inspiration for revitalization in your city!

Attendees will gain a better understanding of full scope redevelopment projects from visioning to ex*****on, the creative financing and partnerships needed to effect such a transformation, and the inspiring story that is West Sacramento.

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Watch a preview of West Sac's story on the CCLR youtube page: https://loom.ly/ZlwKMVQ

Community engagement is a cornerstone for success in any brownfield reuse project! Join this interactive session which provides an opportunity for attendees to develop their own community outreach plan to take with them into the brownfield redevelopment process.

With a team of moderators and facilitators, we will supply a comprehensive framework for attendees to walk away with a closer and more tangible understanding of the significance of community engagement!

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Women in land recycling are outstanding communicators, collaborators and champions for a sustainable future . This roundtable celebrates accomplishments from brownfield practitioners across a range of disciplines, including their success overcoming obstacles along the way. Discussions will consider women as champions of sustainability, resilience and a fair economic future.

Join us as we forge a future with opportunities for more representative and equitable leadership in brownfield practice, policy, revitalization projects and technical innovations!

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Register for the CA Land Recycling Conference to attend the session "Dorothy, We Aren't in Emeryville Anymore!"

This session will focus on an aspect of brownfield redevelopment that is often overlooked by regulators and service providers - why are brownfields abandoned in the first place? Illustrative case studies will increase your understanding of brownfield redevelopment strategy and help ensure your program's success!

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Register for the California Land Recycling Conference to attend the Greening Los Angeles County: A Vision for Land and Community Regeneration session!

Los Angeles County is at the forefront of a movement for park equity and environmental justice. Amidst the bustling landscape of the nation’s most populous county, a new vision of regeneration is emerging. This vision addresses long-standing inequities in park and open space funding, and builds people power in lower-income communities of color burdened by environmental challenges. Join us at CALRC to learn more.

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Register for the CA Land Recycling Conference to attend the session Creating New Ground We Can Live On: Transforming Brownfields into Affordable Housing!

This workshop aims to guide participants on how to achieve this, using case studies from Nevada, Arizona, and California to highlight unique challenges and opportunities, including those experienced in both urban and rural communities. Attendees will gain insights into the differences in developing housing on brownfields across these western states. Those involved in land use and housing development will find valuable information and networking opportunities to help advance their projects.

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The United States is home to as many as 10,000 closed landfills and dumps. That's a lot of big brownfields! Landfill reuse can be complicated, which is why we asked Christina Rain,PE, Senior Project Manager for Langan to help break down the price.

Learn more about how landfill reuse can improve communities on our blog: https://loom.ly/4pSlQ60

Register for CALRC to hear Christina speak during the session "PFASter than a Speeding Bullet" which will provide an in-depth analysis of new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance guidance and how it will impact brownfields and due diligence. https://loom.ly/KqnyqA8

$40 million is available in Thriving Communities EJ Subgrant funding. Register for CALRC to hear from the EPA Region 9 EJ technical assistance centers in the session Rise and Thrive: How The Thriving Communities Initiative Can Support Land Reuse! Learn more about these programs and how to apply for this transformative funding.

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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! spelling errors, away excess words, your application!
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Problem: You have gaps in your funding plan
Solution: Register for the California Land Recycling Conference to attend the Stack and Sequence: Building a Capital Matrix for Brownfield Redevelopment Funding session!

This workshop will provide you will with a greater understanding of the wide variety of brownfield redevelopment capital sources and will give you the opportunity to create your own funding plan.

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Early bird registration ends FRIDAY AUGUST 9! Register today for discounted tickets: https://loom.ly/7WJbh_0
We can't wait to see you at the 2024 Washington Brownfields Workshops

Thank you to the California Land Recycling Conference sponsors for allowing this pivotal event to happen! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an event that not only celebrates the achievements of land recycling but also charts the course for the future of sustainable community development. Join us in Carson for CALRC 2024 and be a catalyst for positive change!

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One week from today: Join the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) for our Introduction to Brightfields webinar: what they are, where they can be sited, and how to start your brownfield on the path to a bright future.

The U.S. EPA has identified more than 190,000 brownfields nationwide that have potential for clean energy deployment, such as landfills or large industrial sites. The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) estimates that closed landfills alone could provide 63 gigawatts (GW) of solar energy – enough to power the entire state of South Carolina! Could one of these sites be in your community?

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From coal mines to solar farms, all energy production requires land. As more private land owners and communities embrace renewable energy production, opposition is growing to protect natural and agricultural land from real or imagined threats that solar, wind and battery storage projects may bring. This reality makes brownfields, previously used and potentially contaminated land with limited reuse possibilities, a ‘win-win’ for renewable energy production and storage projects!

Let turn these brownfields into brightfields! But what is a brightfield? We're glad you asked!

Join the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) for this workshop which will introduce you to brightfields: what they are, where they can be sited, and how to start your brownfield on the path to a bright future.

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EARLY BIRD RATES END THIS FRIDAY, JULY 26! Register today at calrc.info

Do you have a large brownfield or landfill in your community that you’d like to convert into clean energy? Then join us to learn about Brightfields! Brightfields are previously used or potentially contaminated land that is reused for renewable energy production or storage.

This webinar will share how brightfields can reactivate underutilized sites: bringing jobs, revenue and clean energy production to your community.

Join the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR) for this workshop which will introduce you to brightfields: what they are, where they can be sited, and how to start your brownfield on the path to a bright future.

Register Here: https://loom.ly/j_B55Wo

Exactly one more week until the Redlining to Greenlining: Restorative Planning and Brownfield Reuse Webinar on July 23rd! It's not too late to register!

This webinar will review the impacts of redlining on American cities, and examine how communities can guide the reuse of brownfields to mitigate past harms, eliminate health risks, unravel systemic racism, and move toward equitable, attractive and vibrant communities for all.

This session is for anyone looking to understand the “how did we get here” land uses of the past, and interested in learning the processes needed to implement restorative planning and reuse initiatives.

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NEW VIDEO 🎥: Superior, Arizona is a historic mining community that has faced boom and bust cycles that left one in four of the town's buildings vacant and dilapidated. Utilizing and other funding, this resilient town is forging a bold new future by removing or revitalizing its abandoned buildings. Superior’s most ambitious reuse project is the town’s historic high school. Through dynamic partnerships, this iconic building is being transformed into the Superior MultiGen Center, home to many town services. Witness how Superior is not just rebuilding structures but reigniting hope and opportunity, turning a legacy of perseverance into a vibrant vision for tomorrow.

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Superior Arizona's Brownfield Journey Superior, Arizona is a small community an hour east of Phoenix. The historic mining community has faced boom and bust cycles that left one in four of the tow...

Since the 1930s redlined neighborhoods have been isolated by highways, received lower levels of infrastructure and recreational (parks) investment, and have been the de facto area zoned for industry. The impact of these regulated practices resulted in the creation of economically and socially disconnected neighborhoods with higher health risks and lower life expectancy. Today, many of these sites are considered brownfields.

This webinar will review the impacts of redlining on American cities, and examine how communities can guide the reuse of brownfields to mitigate past harms, eliminate health risks, unravel systemic racism, and move toward equitable, attractive and vibrant communities for all.

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Early Bird Registration is extended to JULY 26! Get your tickets today: https://loom.ly/KqnyqA8

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has begun to review and score Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) submissions! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about this limited environmental justice funding to engage in the cleanup of a contaminated site in California communities.

TAG grants, ranging from $40,000 to $150,000, can bring focus and clarity to the environmental cleanup process of contaminated properties within 5 miles of your neighborhood. You can use grant funds to hire and direct an independent technical advisor to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex environmental information.

On July 18th, join us for a TAG Lunch and Learn to learn about the program and building the grant budget, which will significantly reduce your Technical Assistance Grant application prep time.

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On this Independence Day we re-commit to work towards to build a more perfect nation based on values of equity and justice where all Americans have the same opportunity to live in a clean, safe environment with access to high quality housing, food, education and employment.

Happy 4th of July from your friends and allies at CCLR!🎉