GLIN==> Northeast-Midwest Weekly Update -- 26 May 2009

Weekly Update
26 May 2009
 
*	Latest Brownfields Policy Research Newsletter Released
*	Proceedings of the Green Infrastructure Field Hearing Released
*	Summit for Urban Stakeholders in the Great Lakes Region
*	Job Opening:  Director of Finance and Operations/Project Manager
*	Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference
 
 
Latest Brownfields Policy Research Newsletter Released
 
The Northeast-Midwest Institute has released the May edition of the 
Brownfields Policy Research newsletter
<http://www.nemw.org/BFNews0905.pdf> .   This edition announces the
International City/County Management Association's (ICMA) Brownfields
2009 Conference <http://www.brownfields2009.org/en/index.aspx> , to be
held November 16-18, in New Orleans.  ICMA is administering a Travel
Scholarship Program <http://www.brownfields2009.org/en/Article.24.aspx>
to help defray the costs of attending the conference.  The New Jersey
Institute of Technology is organizing a Northeast Sustainable
Communities Workshop <http://www.nscw.net/index.php>  on June 18,in
Newark, New Jersey.
 
The Administration is proposing a major shift in emphasis at the
Economic Development Administration (EDA).  The Public Works program,
long the centerpiece of EDA's local economic development programs, is
being drastically reduced ($130 million in fiscal 2009 to $73 million in
fiscal 2010), while the Economic Adjustment Program is receiving a major
boost ($35 million in fiscal 2009 to $125 million in fiscal 2010).  The
Administration is giving priority to "regional innovation clusters,"
business incubators, and projects that mitigate climate change through
green construction.  The concept of "regional innovation clusters" was
advanced in a Brookings Institution Report
<http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2008/04_competitiveness_mills.aspx> .
 
Northeast-Midwest Institute staff presented concepts for 
State-facilitated Tax Increment Financing for Brownfields Redevelopment
<http://www.nemw.org/State%20facilitated%20TIF%20brfds%20final.pdf>  at
the Council of Development Finance Agencies <http://www.cdfa.net/>
annual conference.  The report and presentation
<http://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/cdfaweb.nsf/fbaad5956b2928b086256efa005c5f78/b
632023b94e377c1862575b6005236b0/$FILE/Evans%20Paul%20-%20Tax%20Increment
%20Financing%20and%20Brownfields%20-%20cdfa%202009.pdf>  highlight ways
that states can complement local tax increment financing to give an
added boost to brownfields redevelopment.
 
Contact Evans Paull
<mailto:epaull at nemw.org?subject=May%20Brownfields%20Newsletter>
(202/464-4004) at the Northeast-Midwest Institute.
 
 
Proceedings of the Green Infrastructure Field Hearing Released
 
On May 18, 2009, the Northeast-Midwest Institute, in coordination with
the Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition, worked with
Representatives Allyson Schwartz (PA-13) and Chaka Fattah (PA-2) to
convene a Congressional Field Hearing at the Academy of Natural Sciences
in Philadelphia.
 
The hearing, Vibrant Communities, Healthy Waters, and Job Opportunities
Exploring Green Infrastructure and the Role of Federal Policy, focused
primarily on two issue areas:  green infrastructure in dense urban areas
and green collar job opportunities.   Proceedings from the hearing
<http://www.nemw.org/Phila_program_Testimony.pdf>  include remarks from
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, written testimony from the experts,
and biographical information about each speaker.
 
Contact Greg Lewis
<mailto:glewis at nemw.org?subject=Green%20Infrastructure%20Hearing%20Proce
edings>  (202/464-4005) at the Northeast-Midwest Institute.
 
 
Summit for Urban Stakeholders in the Great Lakes Region
 
A summit entitled, Great Lakes Metros and the New Opportunity, will
convene in Buffalo, New York, on June 18-19.  The summit is designed for
urban advocates, non-governmental organizations, local, state and
federal officials, and other stakeholders from Great Lakes metro
communities seeking to use the stimulus bill and other federal support
to promote sustainable and equitable cities.
 
Topics include the expansion of weatherization and green jobs, models
for regional governance, innovative uses of NSP funds, and Great Lakes
restoration.  Attendees will gain a birds-eye-view of trends in their
field, learn best practice strategies for ensuring maximum impact for
older industrial cities, and explore opportunities to influence the
direction of future federal support.
 
Registration <http://greatlakesmetros.wordpress.com/>  is now open, and
costs only $25.  Click here
<http://greatlakesmetros.wordpress.com/about/>  for more online
information, or email
<mailto:glueteam at gluespace.org?subject=Summit%20Information>  the Great
Lakes Urban Exchange.
 
 
Job Opening:  Director of Finance and Operations/Project Manager
 
The Northeast-Midwest Institute, a small, private, nonprofit public
policy research organization located in Washington, DC, seeks an
energetic, full-time employee to oversee and manage the financial
accounting and operations systems for the Northeast-Midwest Institute
<http://www.nemw.org/> .  In addition, this position will be responsible
for administrative/financial reporting tasks associated with the
Institute's Great Ships Initiative
<http://www.greatshipsinitiative.org/>  program.  These two distinct
roles will require the successful candidate to report to two different
Institute directors - the Executive Director and the Director,
Environmental Projects.  Click here <http://www.nemw.org/JobFinance.pdf>
for a detailed job description.
 
 
Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference
 
On June 1-3, the National Vacant Properties Campaign
<http://www.vacantproperties.org/> , with principal planning partners
the Metro Louisville Government <http://www.louisvilleky.gov/>  and the 
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
<http://www.stlouisfed.org/default.cfm> , are sponsoring the Reclaiming
Vacant Properties:  Building Leadership to Restore Communities
conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
 
With the rising number of foreclosures, blight from vacant properties
confronts communities across the country, and severely threatens
neighborhood stability.  Cities of all shapes and sizes are searching
for innovative, cost effective strategies to abate these public
nuisances, and transform vacant properties into catalysts for
revitalization.  The conference offers an opportunity to share
successful programs and projects taking place across the country, and
discuss new initiatives to change federal and state policies that affect
our cities and towns.  Click here
<http://reclaimingvacantproperties.org/>  to register for the
conference.
 
Contact Jennifer Leonard
<mailto:jleonard at smartgrowthamerica.org?subject=Louisville%20Conference>
(202/207-3355 x23) at the National Vacant Properties Campaign.
 
 
Calendar <http://www.nemw.org/calendar.htm>  | Media Links
<http://www.nemw.org/media.htm>  | Reports/Periodicals
<http://www.nemw.org/reports.htm> 
 
Northeast-Midwest Institute <http://www.nemw.org/> 
50 F Street NW Suite 950
Washington DC 20001
202.544.5200
 
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