Tag: EPA

Demystifying Brownfields for Communities

By Matt Ashby, AICP CUD Brownfield redevelopment is something many communities encounter, but few are ever prepared for. Working with the alphabet soup of acronyms from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can be challenging at best, yet with a little patience, this program can help advance downtown redevelopment. In short, communities may be able to… Read More »

A Guide to Low-tech Process-based Restoration

By Colin Barry, PG What is Low-tech Process-based Restoration? The Need and History of LTPBR Total Benefits of LTPBR LTPBR Goals and Ideology Top Applications for LTPBR What is Low-tech Process-based Restoration? Low-tech Process-based Restoration (LTPBR) is a cost-effective and scalable approach to stream restoration that creates flow complexity in streams through use of increased… Read More »

Enhancing Community Environmental Resilience Through Brownfield Revitalization and Process-based Stream Restoration

By Christina Hiegel, PE, and Colin Barry, PG, CFM Environmental challenges are among the concerns many communities grapple with as they strategically plan to become more resilient and ensure a strong, vibrant future. Two frequently occurring environmental challenges are the revitalization of brownfield sites in protection of human and environmental health and the restoration of… Read More »