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'Brownopoly': This Is No Game
Sep 7, 2017
Let's clarify something upfront: Monopoly is a board game–Brownopoly is serious business. In fact, it's the subject of one of the multiple presentations that will be on tap at the RE3 conference this November in Philly. In this context, Brownopoly is on a real-world parallel track with the iconic game itself–which is marked by risk, reward, vision, strategy and outcomes, all based on a "player's" decision-making prowess–or lack thereof. Patrick… Read moreGrowing Private Investment in Urban Redevelopment
Apr 10, 2017
The redevelopment of American cities is not what it used to be. Once largely led by the federal government as a response to urban blight, urban revitalization is becoming more market driven, local, and self-supporting. Many federal funding programs are now in jeopardy, but there are also now more private resources flowing into urban redevelopment. Planners and economic development professionals are often expert at utilizing various governmental programs, but now… Read moreCharles Town Goes Green in Evitts Run Brownfield Project
Jan 10, 2017
The city of Charles Town, WV has been active on brownfields revitalization in its downtown and core neighborhoods since U.S. EPA awarded its first Brownfields Assessment grant in 2000. The community has undertaken many revitalization projects since, and is now focused on an ambitious initiative to transform waterfront brownfields on the Evitts Run Creek into a new park, recreation, and nature area with innovative green infrastructure that will boost a… Read moreLegislative Update: Unlocking Portland's Industrial Property Potential
Mar 30, 2016
I previously discussed the potential boost to the redevelopment of brownfield properties in Oregon that could result from the passage of HB 2734, the Land Bank Authority Bill, during the 2015 legislative session. The Oregon legislature continued this effort during the 2016 session with the unanimous passage of HB 4084, the Brownfield Tax Abatement, which provides local governments with the authority to enact brownfield property tax abatements and provide direct… Read morePress Releases
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