Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN)

Fun Fact or not, “More than 1,700 brownfields sit abandoned on main streets and in neighborhoods across almost every municipality in Alberta.”  Alberta Municipalities have been advocating for vacant brownfields sites for over 20 years. Check out their dedicated action and progress here. https://lnkd.in/gCgFEVTx Impressive! Visit our website to check out additional local governments who are taking steps to be municipal leaders in brownfield renewal: https://lnkd.in/gcE6Xewn #BrownfieldsFirst

#𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞! Our annual award gala brings together a diverse range of senior-level stakeholders, innovators, and practitioners who are working to address Canada’s environmental and construction challenges. Join us as a sponsor to celebrate the #brownfield champions. Contact Vanessa@actualmedia.ca to sponsor this year. 🏆 𝐑𝐄𝐁𝐔𝐈𝐋𝐃: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 This category celebrates projects or programs that align with one or more of the following: ✓ Demonstrate excellence in site-specific responses to public policy initiatives that accelerate the pace of regeneration and promote an enhanced public realm. ✓ Stimulate imaginative adaptive reuse of heritage structures that support health and well-being. The 2023 winner was 152 Shanley St Redevelopment (Kitchener, ON). Thank you Green Infrastructure Partners for sponsoring last year! ► View the 2024 refreshed awards categories https://lnkd.in/grb2W6nM ► Submit your nomination, sponsor an award, or get your ticket at https://brownieawards.ca/ #SustainabilityInAction #EnvironmentalExcellence #CommunityRevitalization Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN) Actual Media Inc. Shannondale Developments, City of Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, Stantec, QM Environmental

Since 2016, the CBN's annual HUB (Heroes Underpinning Brownfields) Awards celebrate champions in brownfield redevelopment. This May, Hannah Chessell (Geosyntec Consultants) was named Emerging Leader, Karey Dow, P.Ag., PMP (Legacy Environmental) won the Innovation Award, and Chris Cushing (Stantec) received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Congratulations to these trailblazers! Thank you to our presenting sponsor Canadian Fuels Association - Association canadienne des carburants and to our selection committee Tanisha Monster (Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc.), Carl Spensieri (Berkley Canada) and Prasoon Adhikari, M.Sc., P.Eng., PMP (City of Kitchener) for their time in selecting these outstanding individuals! Discover more about the HUB Awards: https://lnkd.in/gcNaAWwN #BrownfieldsFirst

Missed our 2024 CBN Annual Conference “Brownfields Here & Now: Making #BrownfieldsFirst a Reality”? You missed an incredible lineup of speakers! Don't worry—you can still catch some of the inspiring presentations on our website. Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/gTAygVXy.

Playful but Serious Ideas for Brownfields Did you know Lego can help tackle housing issues? At a recent workshop in Owen Sound, community builders used Lego to explore transforming brownfield sites into multi-family housing. Participants, including mayors and housing professionals, used Lego to visually inform and collaborate on solutions. This playful approach broke down barriers and sparked innovative ideas for developing challenging sites.  Pre-emptive and surgical zoning changes to specifically help brownfield land renewal were only some of the forward-thinking ideas generated. Christine Hempel's exhibition, "Design With Nature; Design With LEGO," showcases how this simple tool can inspire creative community planning. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTaeNVTV. #BrownfieldsFirst #FunFactFriday

#𝗕𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲! 🏆 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 Recognizing excellence in brownfield redevelopment, the Brownie Awards honours outstanding small-scale projects that demonstrate innovation, sustainability, and community impact. Each year, the esteemed winner is chosen from a impressive group of finalists, which are selected from an outstanding pool of nominations. 🏆 Last year's Best Small Project winner was Ta’an Kwäch’än Council (TKC) Settlement Land (Whitehorse, YT). Read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/gvdqmqgc Thank you Terrapex for sponsoring! ► View the 2024 refreshed awards categories https://lnkd.in/grb2W6nM ► Submit your nomination, sponsor an award, or get your ticket at https://brownieawards.ca/ #EnvironmentalRemediation #IndigenousLandUse #Mining #TraditionalTerritory #FirstNationCommunity #LandReclamation Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN) Actual Media Inc. SLR Consulting, TA'AN KWACH'AN COUNCIL, Government of Yukon, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (RCAANC-CIRNAC)

Are you exploring interim uses for your brownfields before redevelopment? Did you know that your brownfield is already working hard for the planet?! Studies show that interim brownfield lands work to sequester carbon. When it’s time to redevelop, this sequestered carbon can be sealed in place below impermeable structures. Shouldn’t this added benefit make your brownfield eligible for carbon credits? Read more about the fascinating 2020 U.K. study of 20 brownfields sites and carbon sequestration: https://lnkd.in/g_KCF6WE #BrownfieldsFirst #FunFactFriday

The Brownie Awards recognize leadership, innovation and environmental sustainability in brownfields redevelopment across Canada. Last year we celebrated two amazing projects in the Remediate category. Do you know of a brownfield remediation project to nominate? Nominations are open now for the 2024 Brownie Awards!

Did you know? Windsor, Ontario is sparking new life into old spaces with financial incentives! Feasibility Study Grants, Environmental Site Assessments, Brownfields Property Tax Assistance, Rehabilitation Grants and Development Charge Exemptions are just some of the tools the city is using to help lead the way in encouraging brownfield redevelopment. #FunFactFriday #BrownfieldsFirst   Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gg8qH2qs   Visit our website for additional brownfield resources: https://lnkd.in/gNU2aiNM

Only one day left to register for this informative webinar, register now at: https://lnkd.in/d3Atrzq5. #BrownfieldsFirst