Paths to Redevelopment A Brownfields Conference

April 24-25, 2007
Asheville Renaissance Hotel – Asheville, NC

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Day One: April 24, 2007

7:30 – 8:30 Registration

8:30 – 8:45 Welcome and Recognitions

8:45 – 9:30 Brownfields Overview
What are brownfields? Learn the basics of how the Regional Brownfields Initiative and State Brownfields Program work and their roles in land redevelopment.

Exhibitor Area Opens

9:30 – 10:15 Keynote Address
Learn about the national trends in Brownfields redevelopment and find out how North Carolina compares. Get the latest information on federal appropriations and pending legislation from expert Charlie Bartsch, the “Father of Brownfields.”

10:15 – 10:30 Break

10:30 – 11:30 Brownfields Redevelopment Challenges
Brownfield and infill sites are often more challenging to redevelop than other sites. Often, a combination of local leadership as well as financial and development incentives is needed for successful redevelopment. Learn about the most prevalent challenges and what communities have done to address and overcome them.

11:30 – 12:30 Creating a Winning Redevelopment Team
Like all development projects, Brownfields project require the right team to pave the way to success. Hear how bankers, attorneys, environmental consultants each play a critical role in making a project work. Learn how the state and the Regional Brownfields Initiative round out the team.
12:30 – 1:30 Networking Luncheon

1:30 – 2:30 Public and Private Sector Property Acquisition and Assemblage
Brownfields can often be key investments in the “bigger deal.” See how they are being used in larger development projects for big wins in the community. Learn how the private and public sectors are working together to acquire and assemble properties for successful redevelopment projects.

2:30 – 3:00 The Importance of Community Involvement
Community involvement can sometimes “make or break” a project. Learn about examples of both, some right here in our own back yard.

3:00 – 3:30 Break

3:30 – 5:30 Guided Tour, Asheville River District (transportation provided)
Join your fellow conference attendees for a lively guided tour of Asheville’s River District. Share the vision, see the Brownfields, learn about current development activities, discover the opportunities and more.

5:30 – 6:30 Reception
The river district tour ends at a Brownfield site transformed into residential smart growth development. Hear the story and tour the site while enjoying refreshments at this living example of innovative redevelopment.


Day Two, April 25, 2007

8:00 – 8:30 Registration and Exhibit Area Opens

8:30 – 9:30 Brownfields and Smart Growth
Come hear how some communities are using brownfield redevelopment to achieve various smart growth goals. A number of examples will be presented in this session.

9:30 – 10:30 Public/Private Partnerships
See great examples of partnerships using the various tools discussed in other sessions such as assemblage, incentives, leadership, and team building. Interact with speakers on local ideas and needs.

10:30 – 10:45 Break

10:45 – 12:00 Ask the Experts
Still have questions? Join a panel of experts to discuss the conference topics presented, lessons learned, and submit questions yet unanswered.

12:00 – until Site Specific Meetings
Regional and State experts have committed to stay as long as it takes to meet personally with anyone and everyone wishing to discuss specific sites or opportunities.
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This conference provides a great client development opportunity for your business. You can be featured as an exclusive lunch or reception sponsor, providing a unique chance to showcase your company. You can also sponsor a break or tour and a limited number of tables are available for exhibitors. Contact Kate O'Hara at 828-251-6622 or kate@landofsky.org  for more information.