Webinar Series | Brownfield Redevelopment Program
Join Us at the FREE Brownfield Bootcamp - March 21-22
Interested in learning how the brownfield program can support your community’s redevelopment efforts? Join us in Frankfort at our two-day workshop to learn how to utilize services offered by the brownfield program. Learn the basics in our introductory track on day one and prepare for submitting a grant this fall with a deep dive on day two.
Brownfield Redevelopment Webinar Series
This monthly webinar series focuses on brownfield redevelopment and downtown revitalization in Kentucky.
The series features a variety of presentations and panels intended to help communities learn about the resources available for brownfield redevelopment and downtown revitalization more broadly. The webinars are intended to connect underserved communities throughout the commonwealth with redevelopment resources, technical assistance, new funding opportunities and inspirational stories of successful brownfield redevelopment efforts in Kentucky.
This series is one of many opportunities offered through a partnership between UK's Blueprint Kentucky and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Department of Environmental Protection Brownfield Program. Learn more about this exciting partnership and read the article.
Upcoming Webinar
Demystifying the EPA Brownfield Grant: What Communities Need to Know
Wednesday, March 26, 1 p.m. ET - Applying for an EPA brownfield grant can feel overwhelming, but preparation is key. A strong grant application starts long before the deadline. And even before the next EPA brownfield grant opportunity is announced, there are key steps communities can take to prepare. In this webinar, we’ll walk through past application processes and questions to highlight key focus areas you may want to consider as you prepare for the next funding opportunity.
Register NowPrevious Webinars
We encourage attendance to live webinars for the ability to pose questions and receive responses. However, for those who cannot, previous webinar recordings can be found below or via our YouTube channel, with topic keywords so you can select those most relevant to your community. Watch and learn about all the facets of developing brownfields in your community.
Brownfields for Beginners
Brownfield Program Overview, Best Practices, Benefits, Leveraging State Resources, Technical Assistance, How-To, Property Remediation. | Webinar recorded 06/28/2023
WatchBlight to Bright – Brownfield Redevelopment Success in Kentucky
Working with Local Area Development Districts, Examples, Strategies, Collaboration with Stakeholders. | Webinar recorded 07/12/2023
WatchThe Long Game to Revitalization
Beattyville, KY, Kentucky River Terrain and Flooding, Visioning, Planning, Tourism Efforts, Infrastructure Investment, Cleanup Grant, Downtown Building Remediation. | Webinar recoded 08/23/2023
WatchIs Your Community Revitalization Ready?
Community Readiness, Community Needs, Collecting Impacts, Redevelopment and Reuse Strategies, EPA Revitalization Ready Guidebook. | Webinar recorded 09/20/2023
WatchFinding the Right Data to Tell Your Story
Sorting through Data, Locating Data, Telling Community Stories, Defining Community Need, EPA Brownfield Grant | Webinar recorded 10/25/2023
WatchAfter the Grant Cycle - What's Next?
Thinking Beyond Grant Cycle, Leveraging Grant Application Value, What to Expect if Funded, How-to Prepare an Application. | Webinar recorded 11/29/2023
WatchReady, Set, Redevelop: Assessing Your Community's Preparedness
Is Your Community Prepared?, Your Starting Point, Community Readiness Assessments, Steps Forward, Community Capacity, Rural Placemaking Toolkit, Downtown Revitalization Playbook. | Webinar recorded 02/07/2024
WatchBehind the Scenes: Exploring Team Member Roles and Interests
Diverse and Committed Teams, Collective Community Goals, Cultivating Shared Ownership for Greatest Impact, Types and Roles of Team Members. | Webinar recorded 03/06/2024
WatchBuilding Bridges: Engaging Communities in Brownfield Redevelopment Assessments
Exploring Resources, Engaging Communities, Gathering Information, Developing Insights, Low-Cost and High Impact Engagement Options. | Webinar recorded 03/20/2024
WatchVoices for the Future: Including Youth in Downtown Revitalization
Reactivating Downtown, 3 Ways to Engage Youth in Revitalization, Placemaking, Tips, Projects, Activity Sheets, Activating future Residents. | Webinar Recorded 04/17/2024
WatchProgress Beyond Profit: Measuring Success of Your Redevelopment Efforts
Measuring Successful Projects, Indicators of Success, Re-Imagining what is Possible. | Webinar recorded 05/15/2024
WatchWalking Audit Basics for Communities
Pedestrian Perspective, How to Conduct a Walking Audit, Increase Pedestrian Usage Downtown, Examples, Pedestrian-friendly Environments. | Webinar Recorded 06/25/2024
WatchCompetitive Procurement & Working with Contractors
Procurement, Working with Contractors, Procurement Options, Regulatory Requirements. | Webinar recorded 07/23/2024
WatchAddressing Environmental Justice Concerns in Your Brownfield Application
Environmental Justice, Applying for Brownfield Funding, Application Evaluation. | Webinar recorded 08/28/2024
WatchBrownfield Request for Proposals and What’s New for FY 2025
Brownfield Application Considerations, Overview of FY2025 RFPs, Updates/Changes to consider for this year. Features Derek Street, Land Revitalization Coordinator, US EPA - Region 4. | Webinar recorded 09/26/2024
WatchSpring Decisions & Year-Round Opportunities
Funding Opportunities, Federal Brownfield Programs Guide, Office of Clean Energy’s Federal Energy Funding for Rural and Remote Areas guidebook. | Webinar recorded 11/25/2024
WatchKentucky's Brownfield Community Assistance Program (BCAP)
Getting Started, Community Benefit, Overview of Technical Support, Tools. | Webinar recorded 01/30/2025
WatchTaking Stock of Your Community: Why a Building Inventory Matters
Underutilized and Vacant Buildings and Properties, Building Inventory Process, Importance of Current Building Inventory. | Webinar recorded 3/5/2025
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