Webinar Series | Brownfield Redevelopment Program
Brownfield Redevelopment Webinar Series
ABOUT THE SERIES
This monthly webinar series focuses on Brownfield redevelopment and downtown revitalization in Kentucky. The series features a variety of presentations and panels intended to help communities learn about the resources available for brownfield redevelopment and downtown revitalization more broadly. The webinars are intended to connect underserved communities throughout the commonwealth with redevelopment resources, technical assistance, new funding opportunities and inspirational stories of successful brownfield redevelopment efforts in Kentucky.
This series is one of many new opportunities planned as part of a partnership between the University of Kentucky’s Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s (EEC) Department of Environmental Protection Brownfield Program.
Learn more about this exciting partnership:
UPCOMING WEBINAR:
Spring Decisions & Year-Round Opportunities: Funding Brownfield Redevelopment Beyond the Grant Cycle
Monday November 25th, 2024 at 1pm ET
In this webinar we will explore how communities and organizations can move forward after submitting a brownfield grant whether they receive funding in the spring or not. Attendees will be introduced to a variety of places to identify additional financial support to leverage as part of their community or organizational redevelopment projects. We will be exploring funding opportunities presented in the Federal Brownfield Programs Guide as well as Office of Clean Energy’s Federal Energy Funding for Rural and Remote Areas guidebook.
Kiersten O'Leary, Kentucky Brownfield Coordinator, and CEDIK Downtown Revitalization Coordinator, Shane Barton, will be leading this webinar.
PAST WEBINARS:
We encourage attendance to live webinars for the ability to pose questions and receive responses. However, for those who cannot, previous webinar recordings are posted below (linked through our YouTube channel) with topic keywords so you can select the ones most relevant to your community. Click to watch and learn about all the facets of developing brownfields in your community.
Brownfields for Beginners
Brownfield Program Overview, Best Practices, Benefits, Leveraging State Resources, Technical Assistance, How-To, Property Remediation. | Webinar recorded 06/28/2023
WatchBlight to Bright – Brownfield Redevelopment Success in Kentucky
Working with Local Area Development Districts, Examples, Strategies, Collaboration with Stakeholders. | Webinar recorded 07/12/2023
WatchThe Long Game to Revitalization
Beattyville, KY, Kentucky River Terrain and Flooding, Visioning, Planning, Tourism Efforts, Infrastructure Investment, Cleanup Grant, Downtown Building Remediation. | Webinar recoded 08/23/2023
WatchIs Your Community Revitalization Ready?
Community Readiness, Community Needs, Collecting Impacts, Redevelopment and Reuse Strategies, EPA Revitalization Ready Guidebook. | Webinar recorded 09/20/2023
WatchFinding the Right Data to Tell Your Story
Sorting through Data, Locating Data, Telling Community Stories, Defining Community Need, EPA Brownfield Grant | Webinar recorded 10/25/2023
WatchAfter the Grant Cycle - What's Next?
Thinking Beyond Grant Cycle, Leveraging Grant Application Value, What to Expect if Funded, How-to Prepare an Application. | Webinar recorded 11/29/2023
WatchReady, Set, Redevelop: Assessing Your Community's Preparedness
Is Your Community Prepared?, Your Starting Point, Community Readiness Assessments, Steps Forward, Community Capacity, Rural Placemaking Toolkit, Downtown Revitalization Playbook. | Webinar recorded 02/07/2024
WatchBehind the Scenes: Exploring Team Member Roles and Interests
Diverse and Committed Teams, Collective Community Goals, Cultivating Shared Ownership for Greatest Impact, Types and Roles of Team Members. | Webinar recorded 03/06/2024
WatchBuilding Bridges: Engaging Communities in Brownfield Redevelopment Assessments
Exploring Resources, Engaging Communities, Gathering Information, Developing Insights, Low-Cost and High Impact Engagement Options. | Webinar recorded 03/20/2024
WatchVoices for the Future: Including Youth in Downtown Revitalization
Reactivating Downtown, 3 Ways to Engage Youth in Revitalization, Placemaking, Tips, Projects, Activity Sheets, Activating future Residents. | Webinar Recorded 04/17/2024
WatchProgress Beyond Profit: Measuring Success of Your Redevelopment Efforts
Measuring Successful Projects, Indicators of Success, Re-Imagining what is Possible. | Webinar recorded 05/15/2024
WatchWalking Audit Basics for Communities
Pedestrian Perspective, How to Conduct a Walking Audit, Increase Pedestrian Usage Downtown, Examples, Pedestrian-friendly Environments. | Webinar Recorded 06/25/2024
WatchCompetitive Procurement & Working with Contractors
Procurement, Working with Contractors, Procurement Options, Regulatory Requirements. | Webinar recorded 07/23/2024
WatchAddressing Environmental Justice Concerns in Your Brownfield Application
Environmental Justice, Applying for Brownfield Funding, Application Evaluation. | Webinar recorded 08/28/2024
WatchBrownfield Request for Proposals and What’s New for FY 2025
Brownfield Application Considerations, Overview of FY2025 RFPs, Updates/Changes to consider for this year. Features Derek Street, Land Revitalization Coordinator, US EPA - Region 4. | Webinar recorded 09/26/2024
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