Cityscape Detroit will hold a panel discussion on the topic of brownfield redevelopment on July 24 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The event will be moderated by Robert Colangelo, CEO of The National Brownfield Associations.
The panel is comprised of the following local experts:
- Mariangela Pledl, Brownfield Redevelopment Associate Director, Detroit Economic Growth Corp.;
- Doug Brown, Director of Development, ASTI Environmental;
- Bob Zinser, Housing Consultant, Cass Corridor Neighborhood Development Corp.; and
- Kurt M. Brauer, Partner, Bodman, LLP.
The diversity of experience of the panelists and moderator will ensure that all aspects of brownfield redevelopment will be covered, including financing, usage and legal and technical issues. Brownfield tax credits can be used not just for contaminated sites, but for those deemed functionally obsolete. Their leverage is often an integral piece of the development-in-Detroit puzzle.
The event will be held at The 55 West Canfield Lofts located at 55 W. Canfield Detroit, MI. The event costs $20, which includes a one year membership to Cityscape Detroit. RSVP at rsvp@cityscapedetroit.org
The following day, the Michigan Avenue Business Association will host the second part of its brownfield educational series from 8:30 to 11 a.m at UAW Local 22, 4300 Michigan Avenue. For more information, contact Matt Prochaska at MABA at 313-841-1870.
Sources: Cityscape Detroit and MABA
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh