Brownfield Braintrust Podcast with Matt Winefield: Brownfield Redevelopment Explained
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This episode explains the intricacies of brownfield redevelopment and its significance for community revitalization.
Brownfield redevelopment is one of the most powerful tools for community revitalization—and the funding window is open right now. In this episode of Brownfield Brain Trust , Matt Winefield is joined by Jean Hamerman , Executive Director, and Lauren Ghazikhanian , Director of Communications at The Center for Creative Land Recycling , to break down how brownfield redevelopment actually works. They cover what qualifies as a brownfield, why suspected contamination matters, how EPA Brownfields grants support assessment and cleanup, and why FY26 is a critical year for funding. The conversation also explores California-specific programs, real redevelopment success stories, and why brownfield projects succeed best when public agencies, nonprofits, and private partners work together. If you’re involved in land use, redevelopment, environmental consulting, or community planning, this episode explains what to pay attention to now—and why.
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