Conference Update - HOT PROPERTIES @ Canadian Brownfields 2008

October 22 - 24, 2008, Toronto Congress Centre
Join experts from across Canada and around the world for Canada’s national conference on brownfields remediation, community revitalization and sustainable city building. Become inspired by innovative approaches to community revitalization, learn how to address the legal and financial challenges to development, and hear practical advice from the leading experts in the field. Explore the “brownfields marketplace” to meet service providers, learn about new opportunities and network with representatives and delegates from across the country. After an inspiring day of high-profile keynotes and case studies, enjoy the CUI Brownie Awards Gala Dinner, honouring the leading remediation developments and projects across the country. The conference is presented in association with the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI), Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN), and the National Executive Forum on Public Property.

New! Draft Program Updated
New Keynote Speaker! Tom Murphy, Senior Fellow, ULI and Former Mayor of Pittsburgh
New! The Brownfields Marketplace is almost sold out! Click here to view exhibitor profiles

Visit www.canadianbrownfields.ca for more information.

Be sure to include these CBN activities as part of you conference experience:

Brownfields 101 Workshop October 22, 1:30 - 3 p.m., Sutherland Room. Hosted by the Canadian Brownfields Network. Pre-Registration Required. Visit www.canadianbrownfields.ca/registration to register.

Brownfield redevelopment is an opportunity to build a community's economic base. Through interactive discussions between the panel and audience, local government, property owners and developers will understand how to optimize their underutilized brownfield sites. The session will include topics such as: Where do brownfields fit in the context of sustainable community planning, the green economy and climate change? How do I know it's a brownfield? How do I get started and who should I call? Hear testimonials from practitioners who have successfully navigated the brownfield redevelopment roadmap.

Moderator: Angus Ross, CBN Advisory Panel Chair

Speakers: Tammy Lomas-Jylha, Executive Director, CBN; Pamela Kraft, Development Manager, Kilmer Brownfield Equity Fund L.P.; Michael Billowits, Project Manager, Brownfields, Quantum Environmental Group

CBN Annual General Meeting October 24, 8:15 a.m. in the Brownfields Marketplace. All are welcome to attend.

Visit The CBN Exhibit Booth October 22 - 24, Brownfields Marketplace, Booth # 1339.

For more information about the conference please contact:
Linda Varekamp, Project Coordinator
Canadian Urban Institute
Tel: 416-365-0816 x221
E-mail: lvarekamp ( @canurb.org )

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The Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN)
Canada's Voice for Brownfields Redevelopment

For further information, contact info@canadianbrownfieldsnetwork.ca

www.CanadianBrownfieldsNetwork.ca