Strategy Institute brownfields conference
12/13/2007
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Mark your calendars!
On April 8 and 9, 2008, the Strategy Institute will present "CAN BUILD 08 -- Canadian Brownfield Urban and Industrial Land Development" at the Old Mill Inn & Spa, Toronto, Ontario.
The detailed draft conference agenda is below.
For information and registration, contact:
Waleed Khan
Tel: 1-866-298-9343 x268
Email: khan@strategyinstitute.com
Leading speakers invited from:
City of Toronto, Niagara Falls, Toronto Water Front Revitalization Corporation, City of Hamilton, Montreal, Victoria, , TEDCO, Argentia NL, Tar Ponds Clean up, Sydney NS, Stafford Homes, Reid Heritage Homes, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Ottawa
Draft Agenda
Day One: Tuesday April 8th, 2008
8:00 Registration Opens
8:45 AM Opening Remarks From The Chairperson
9:00 AM
Case Study: Niagara Falls
Innovative brownfield strategies for stimulating smart growth
The Niagara region incorporated their Smart Growth Plan with their Brownfield Community Improvement Plan to stimulate their economic, social and environmental health. The plan was implemented in 2003, and has experienced great success.
Examine Niagara's winning development plan
Understand what incentives were offered, and which ones were most successful
Identify how a smart growth plan can increase employment to your region
Gain the necessary knowledge to begin your own Brownfields Community Improvement Plan
9:15 AM
Case Study: Victoria, BC and Dockside Green
Establishing incentive programs and payback schedules that address the Triple Bottom Line
Brownfield developers and owners are interested in financial assistance for building on brownfields, but several other factors must also be considered. Learn why both financial and social factors are important considerations in brownfield development.
What financial incentives are necessary to justify a development, including those tied to sustainability?
Create clear payback schedules that can also account for social factors
Learn how to benchmark social responsibility as a consideration in developing a site
Establish realistic financial and social payback schedules to brownfield development
10:00 AM
Networking Break
Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees.
10:30 AM
Innovative and sustainable alternatives to "dig and dump" remediation
Removing contaminated soil is the standard method for many brownfield clean ups, and in some cases, it is still the preferred or only alternative. But in some instances, there are more cost-effective alternatives.
Gain a greater understanding of the options available
Determine which remediation techniques are best for your site
Hear valuable case studies on alternative remediation practices
Learn sustainable alternatives to current soil remediation practices
11:15 AM
Looking at the future of liability: What brownfield owners can expect
Brownfield owners and developers often cite liability as a barrier to brownfield development. To address this concern, all levels of government are becoming involved.
Review how liability is currently structured and why it must change
Analyze the options all levels of government are considering
Develop a strategy to adapt to these future options
Understand where the future of brownfield development is going
12:00 PM
Networking Luncheon
Join the conference speakers and your peers for a relaxing luncheon. This is your opportunity to make new contacts and discuss the ideas presented in the morning sessions.
1:30 PM
Case Study: Argentia, NL
Expanding brownfield redevelopment options by tackling complicated site remediation
When the US military closed their base in Argentia, NL, they left behind a series of environmental concerns, including chemicals, scrap metals, munitions, and contaminated water. Cleaning this site has been complicated and ongoing for years, but, as it nears completion, its many successes have shown how difficult cleanups can be accomplished, and cost-effectively.
Gain an greater understanding of the scale of the project and the goal of the clean up
Learn how even the most difficult sites can be successfully remediated
Hear what complicated site remediations can mean for the future of brownfield development
Implement the best practices for remediating complicated sites in your community
2:15 PM
Best practices in transporting and disposing of waste
Brownfield sites require the extraction of hazardous materials that are then transported to treatment sites, or landfills. Cities and developers give a lot of thought to the extraction project, but how the contaminate soil is transported and disposed should be of equal concern.
Identify shortcomings in your waste management plan
Compare current best practices in transporting waste
Determine your best option on a site-specific basis
Build a better waste management plan for your next development
3:00 PM
Networking Break
Enjoy a refreshment break and continue the debate with your peers.
3:30 PM
Brownfield owners panel
Giving owners the tools they need to facilitate brownfield development
Join us for an interactive session on Brownfields from the owner's perspective. Learn what owners are looking for in financial and tax incentives, and environmental liability.
4:15 PM
Case Study: The Hamilton Beaches
Transforming an environmental hazard into a thriving community
Near Hamilton's waterfront, a gasoline station, closed since the 1990s, was selected for remediation and development. The result was the creation of a new waterfront community. Learn how Hamilton:
Profited from the development plan
Maintained control over the remediation efforts
Successfully addressed community concerns
Examine and reproduce the successes of Hamilton's beaches development project in your city
5:00 PM Conference adjourns to day two
Day Two: Wednesday April 9th, 2008
7:30 Registration Opens
8:15 AM Recap of Day One By Chair
8:30 AM
Ministry of the Environment update on new guidelines for records of site condition
Brownfield remediation requires extensive use of checks and balances to limit the risk of widespread exposure to outlying areas, and ensure that unsafe quantities are not left behind. Hear the latest updates surrounding records of site condition and personnel authorized to sign off on remediated sites.
Understand the motivation behind, and the intent of, the new guidelines
Learn how best to respond to the new guidelines
What are the new qualifications for authorized personnel?
What training will be available for professional certification?
Increase your knowledge on the forthcoming guidelines on records of site condition
9:15 AM
Case Study: Tar Ponds, Sydney NS
Lessons learned from complicated waterfront cleanups
After more than a 100 years of steel and coke production, over a millions tons of contaminated soil and sediment had to be cleaned from the Sydney Tar Ponds. The task is large, but the remediation successes have already provided great insights into tidal site remediation practices.
Assess the challenges the site provided
Improve your understanding of remediating sites along large water sources
Identify the most effective solutions for your waterfront cleanup
Learn how complicated water sites can open up new development opportunities in your community
10:00 AM
Networking Break
Interact with conference speakers and fellow attendees.
10:30 AM
Developers' panel
Giving developers the tools they need to effectively develop Brownfields
Join us for an interactive session on Brownfields from the developer's perspective. Learn what developers require making your brownfield site a more attractive development prospect. All aspects of brownfield development will be discussed, from financial and tax incentives, to environmental liability.
Garry Goldman, President, Stafford Homes (Confirmed)
Brian Blackmere, Director of Development Planning and Land Acquisition, Reids Heritage Homes (Confirmed)
11:15 AM
Case Study: Pavillons Lassonde, Quebec
Turning a brownfield into a LEED certified building
Builders are looking more seriously at sustainability and achieving LEED status in buildings, in part because the public views them more favourably. Now, some builders are trying to achieve green building status on brownfield developments.
Learn how Ecole Polytechnique successfully constructed a LEED building
Understand the challenges the builders faced, and how they overcame them
Discover how cost effective it can be to recreate their success
Develop a strategy for constructing more sustainable buildings on brownfields
12:00 PM
Networking Luncheon
Join the conference speakers and your peers for a relaxing luncheon. This is your opportunity to make new contacts and discuss the ideas present in the morning sessions.
1:30 PM
Revitalizing a city: The Progress on Toronto's waterfront
Join us as we take an in-depth look at current development plans and will explore the opportunity for an integrated vision. The latest developments, as well as the future prospects will all be discussed.
Enlarge your understanding of how to integrate a large-scale development project
Identify the successes that have already occurred, and those that are underway
Discover how to maintain momentum on a project that can only develop over years
Be aware of the challenges in developing large-scale waterfront brownfields
Jeffery Steiner, President and CEO, Toronto Economic Development Corporation (Confirmed)
2:15 PM
Case Study: Ottawa
Effectively marketing your brownfield site to attract development
Ease of development and cost-effective remediation options are obvious motivators for buyers, but there are other factors to consider when marketing your property. Learn how Ottawa effectively:
Attracted developers
Marketed their community
Is building ongoing relationships with developers
Determine the intrinsic value of your properties and learn how to effectively market your community
3:00 PM
Networking Break
Continue the debate and discussion with your peers while enjoying a refreshment break.
3:30 PM
Industry Expert:
Due diligence and risk management strategies for brownfield owners and developers
Although brownfield sites can be lucrative development opportunities, they are also fraught with risk. Performing adequate due diligence can make even the most difficult site manageable and profitable.
Determine the level of due diligence you require
Assess all the risks pre- and post-purchase/selling
Develop an exit strategy that makes sense
Take away due diligence strategies to manage the risk of your brownfield development
4:15 PM
Financing and development strategies for brownfields in smaller towns
Negotiating the complex maze of available financing options for brownfield development can be daunting, with many options left unexplored due to lack of awareness. Canada Mortgage and Housing has many options available for small to mid-sized investors and towns.
Be aware of all your financing options
Learn how CMHC has helped other builders and towns develop their brownfields
Implement a strategy for financing your next brownfield development
Discover the various funding options available to developers and towns
5:00 PM Conference adjourns
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