The Oklahoma Brownfields Program and the Technical Assistance to Brownfields Program (TAB) at Kansas State University present the free workshop “Economic Development and Revitalization Through Brownfields” to help communities learn how to fund successful redevelopments through different available resources. The workshops will be held on March 27, 2012 from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm at Convention Center, 301 South Independence Avenue in Enid, Oklahoma.
What are Brownfields?
Brownfields are “real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.” Reuse and redevelopment of abandoned, idled, or underutilized properties is both a challenge and an opportunity.
Why Redevelop Brownfields?
Putting these sites back into use decreases blight, creates jobs, generates additional tax revenues, saves municipal costs, and spurs economic development in the surrounding area.
Learn where to obtain funding and how to manage projects to redevelop previously - used sites, including brownfields, into vibrant community spaces such as housing, parks, trails, and job - creating businesses.
Who should attend?
- local government
- economic development staff
- community grant writers
- community members
- real estate developers
- commercial real estate brokers
- lenders
- regional economic development agencies
- consultants, and those interested in financial
- resources for local redevelopment
To Register:
Email name, organization, address, phone, and e-mail address for each registrant to: chsr@ksu.edu (preferred), or by phone: 785-532-6519.
For more information, please contact:
Franziska Landes, franziska.landes@deq.ok.gov, 405-702-5117 or Blase Leven, baleven@ksu.edu, 785-532-0780
Website: http://www.engg.ksu.edu/CHSR/outreach/tab/workshops/20130327BFEnid_OK.html
AGENDA:
9:30 – 10:00 Registration
10:00 – 10:15 Welcome & Introductions
10:15 - 10:45 What is a Brownfield and Steps for Successful Redevelopment – Blase Leven, TAB Program
10:45 - 11:15 ODEQ Brownfields Resources – Lloyd Kirk, Oklahoma DEQ Brownfields Program
11:15 - 11:45 Rural Development Resources – Brian Wiles, USDA Rural Development
11:45 - 12:15 Funding opportunities for economic development and revitalization – Ignacio Dayrit, Center for Creative Land Recycling
12:15 - 1:15 Lunch provided Speaker – Mayor Dixson, Greensburg, Kansas
1:15 - 2:30 Success Stories – Speakers from surrounding area
2:30 - ?? One-on-one Consultations with Individual Cities & Brownfields Efforts
