Maryland’s 2nd Statewide Brownfield Conference
Brownfields: A Walk in the Park for All
Wednesday, November 16, 8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
The second Maryland Statewide Brownfield Conference is being held on Wednesday, November 16 and will provide a forum for local governments, consultants, attorneys, developers, and non-governmental/community organizations to learn and share information about brownfields. The group will delve into how revitalizing land through brownfield cleanup and redevelopment/reuse can bring improvements in equitable access to recreational spaces in Maryland’s communities and serve as A Walk in the Park for All.
Conference Schedule & Topics
8:15 – 8:45 a.m.
An opportunity to connect with other attendees before the welcoming remarks Wednesday morning including a mindfulness exercise
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Welcome remarks from Secretary of Planning Rob McCord, Secretary of the Environment Horacio Tablada, and EPA Region III Environmental Justice Liaison Stephanie Branche
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Keynote speech by Jerome Shabazz of the Overlook Environmental Education Center
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Session 1: Post-assessment funding resources
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will address post-assessment funding opportunities and how those can be leveraged for recreational reuse projects.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Session 2: Brownfields to Greenfields and Ballfields
An environmental consultant, a community organization representative, and local government staff will present case studies from Maryland communities about brownfields with recreational reuse including Sparrows Point Park in Baltimore County, Gold Street Park in Baltimore City, and Lake Street Park in Salisbury.
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Session 3: How environmental justice and equity can grow green community refuges
Experts will examine how environmental justice can result in recreational spaces that benefit communities and restore environmental well being.
Live Meet-Ups
Opportunities for in-person engagement with meet-up group brownfield tours and social gathering/networking events:
Wednesday, November 16, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Cross Street Partners invites you to tour The Packing House, the repurposed historic Phillips Packing Company, Factory F in Cambridge. Networking happy hour to follow at RaR Brewing, Cambridge.
Thursday, November 17, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Footer Building Development LLC invites you to tour The Footer Building, the repurposed historic Footers Dye Works building in Cumberland. Networking lunch to follow at The Crabby Pig, Cumberland.
See meet-up location details and register for the tours.
Find out more and register for this free virtual conference via the link below.
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