August 2007

We debunk more brownfield myths and explore the connection between brownfields and sustainability; our fearless editor shows how Denver’s Greenprint initiative is transforming the Mile High City and we look at China’s burgeoning brownfield market.

October 2007

October 2007 – Our writers explore the “green” boom, and the STAMP team takes a look at a historic Chicago neighborhood; we continue our “Women in Brownfields” series with a profile on Roseanne Sanchez and check out Detroit redevelopment 40 years after the infamous 12th Street Riots.

August 2006

Brownfield News hereby unveils its tribute to the unsung heroes and heroines of the brownfield world. The first Brownfield Champion was awarded on May 31, 2006, in Mantua, New Jersey, at the completion of the inaugural STAMP event.

February 2006

We exercise our power of free speech in the year’s first issue by having a variety of stakeholders speak freely about their issues with the brownfield industry. We take a look at what doesn’t work, not to criticize, but to focus on what to fix.

April 2006

Our nation grew up along our waterfronts. Cities sprung up along oceans, bays, lakes and rivers, taking advantage of these precious natural resources to fuel the industrial revolution. Today, communities are looking at new ways to take back our shores and offer something new to their citizens. This issue of Brownfield News explores some of the many aspects of waterfront redevelopment.

June 2006

There are two brownfield markets demarcated by an economic divide. On one side are growing population centers with robust real estate markets. On the other side of the divide you find blight, declining population centers, and few employment opportunities. Learn what cities are doing to blur the line.

August 2005

Adaptive reuse of existing buildings offers many opportunities to return value to outdated, contaminated structures. Our August issue explores the opportunities and faces the challenges of adaptive reuse and highlights case studies of successful projects.

October 2005

For every brownfield success there are plenty of other sites that remain abandoned and contaminated. Our experts explain the challenges a Rochester, New York, site presents and examine how to overcome them, sharing their insights and exploring the opportunities for redevelopment in our first annual Doing the Deal issue.

December 2005

This special Brownfields 2005 conference issue presents our analysis of the brownfield market and trends that we see on the horizon. We predict a bright future and continued growth for the next 12 months — our crystal ball gets cloudy beyond that point. Also, what will Hurricane Katrina’s effect on the industry be?

February 2005

With this issue, Brownfield News turned a corner with a sleek brand-new design and a tighter editorial focus. We kicked off the year with a focus on cash flow: interim site uses, grants, remediation performance guarantees, 1031 exchanges and more.

April 2005

Brownfield redevelopment is a crucial part of any smart growth program. This issue makes the connections between the two movements and includes many local case studies and features on the topic. Plus, speaking up about Superfund.

June 2005

Brownfields are by nature the closed, the neglected and often forgotten past operating sites. How do you find them? And what does it take to get them redeveloped? Read about incentives, liability relief and other programs that are working all over North America. Plus, stories on redeveloping the Niagara region and more hot issues: BRAC and eminent domain.

August 2004

What works best, the carrot or the stick? This issue explores incentives and financing options that make brownfield redevelopment happen. Plus, avoiding the dreaded comeback, what to expect when you’re insuring, and market reports from the east, midwest and south.

October 2004

The Brownfields 2004 conference issue, chock full of all kinds of helpful information. Regulatory reopeners, landfill redevelopment, shaking off the mothballs, institutional controls – it’s all in here.

December 2004

Has your neighborhood arrived? Read one of our most popular articles of all time, The Starbucks Factor, and find out. Plus, state programs that work, All Appropriate Inquiry and the launch of our fifth market report -- Canada.