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

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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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Webinar: Understanding federal brownfields policy, advocacy, and funding in 2025

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Join Smart Growth America, the National Brownfields Coalition, and the Center for Creative Land Recycling for a webinar on Tuesday, May 20th at 3 p.m. ET to discuss the current political environment for brownfields and how you can take action.  It’s a time of change and disruption in Washington and in the midst of it … Continued

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Key priorities for the federal brownfields program

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

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

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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

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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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Over 30 organizations show their support for the Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act

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The National Brownfields Coalition, with support from over 30 national organizations, released a letter in support of the reintroduction of the Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act. This bill, introduced by Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ) and Rep. Michael Turner (OH), will allow taxpayers to fully deduct the cleanup costs of contaminated property in the year … Continued

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Hot topics with the National Brownfields Coalition

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In August 2023, over 2,700 Brownfields practitioners met in downtown Detroit to share the latest trends and best practices for revitalizing and redeveloping contaminated brownfield sites across the country. The National Brownfields Coalition (NBC), a nonpartisan advocacy coalition convened by Smart Growth America and the Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR), actively participated at the … Continued

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NBC leaders call for Brownfields Funding & Solutions to the Housing Access Crisis

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On Thursday, September 28, National Brownfields Coalition (NBC) Steering Committee members Michael Goldstein and Gerald Pouncey testified at the Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works’ hearing on the Federal Brownfields Program. At the hearing, Goldstein and Pouncy provided recommendations and improvements for the program including Low Income Housing Tax Credit program additions for … Continued

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