Red light, green light: What smart growth provisions are passing go in the pending House tax legislation

Major tax legislation is an opportunity for Congress to incentivize and unleash investment in housing and development through the tax code—are they taking the action the country so critically needs? The Republican-controlled Congress passed a sweeping budget resolution in April that allowed them to begin drafting the changes to the tax code that will shape … Continued

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The National Brownfields Coalition testifies a second time on importance of federal brownfields program

Congress invited testimony from former National Brownfields Coalition Steering Committee member Michael Goldstein, giving the Coalition another opportunity to champion the federal brownfields program and highlight potential improvements. On Wednesday, May 7th, the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment Subcommittee held a hearing focused on brownfields. Michael Goldstein, Managing … Continued

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Key priorities for the federal brownfields program

Brownfield remediation addresses environmental hazards, unlocks new land for housing, and paves the way for economic growth in many communities that have borne the burden of environmental contamination for decades. As Congress considers reforms to the federal brownfields program, the National Brownfield Coalition (NBC)—a non-partisan, smart-growth aligned alliance that advocates for policy change and funding … Continued

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Declare your support: Join the National Complete Streets Coalition

The National Complete Streets Coalition invites current and future members to pledge their support for the coalition’s mission, values, and outcomes we’re working to achieve. Let us know that you’re on board to support our efforts to integrate people and place in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of transportation networks by filling out … Continued

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The National Brownfields Coalition testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on the Environment in support of EPA Brownfields programs

On Tuesday, March 11th, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on the Environment held a hearing focused on brownfields and economic revitalization in preparation for considering reauthorizing EPA’s brownfields programs. The National Brownfields Coalition was represented by Christa Stoneham, the CEO of the Houston Land Bank, who spoke about the value of EPA’s brownfields programs … Continued

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Reinvigorating Opportunity Zones to deliver housing and smart growth

The Trump-era Opportunity Zone tax incentive brought capital gains into community development in a new way. With Congress poised to consider extending the program in a tax package, it is an opportune time to highlight high-impact reforms that could help the tool better deliver much-needed homes, especially in locations with good access to jobs and … Continued

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Nearly 100 organizations show their support for the Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act

The National Brownfields Coalition, with support from roughly 90 organizations, put together a letter in support of the reintroduction of the Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act (H.R. 815). This bill, introduced by Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11) and Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH-10), will allow taxpayers to fully deduct the cleanup costs of contaminated property in … Continued

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Revitalizing communities: Support the Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive

The National Brownfields Coalition is thrilled to announce the 2025 reintroduction of the Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive by Representatives Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and Mike Turner (OH-10). This bipartisan effort, known as H.R. 815, seeks to restore a critical tax deduction that will spur redevelopment, create jobs, and enhance the well-being of communities across the country. … Continued

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Proposed ruling from Maryland State Legislature prioritizes safety over speed

Senator Michael A. Jackson recently introduced a bill in the Maryland State Legislature that demonstrates a model for removing barriers to speed reduction at the state level. This kind of legislative action to improve road safety demonstrates much-needed leadership and puts the power of safer streets back into the hands of the community. Speed vs. … Continued

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Federal actions threaten roadway safety efforts: What’s at stake

This post was written by Heidi Simon and Eric Cova. The Complete Streets movement was started more than twenty years ago to build shared energy and strategy for making our streets safer. As the convener of the National Complete Streets Coalition, we have worked alongside communities large and small to implement real changes that make … Continued

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