Mind Your Development: Brownfield Remediation Workshop
About the featured speaker: Paula Middlebrooks has been working with communities in Tennessee to find creative solutions for revitalizing contaminated properties for 19 years. Paula enjoys serving the citizens of Tennessee by working with people to address brownfields in their communities. The intersection of public health, environmental health, and economic development merge in her current role working with stakeholders to successfully navigate funding opportunities. A native of South Dakota, Paula Middlebrooks earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Dakota Wesleyan University and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Health Policy from the University Of Minnesota, School Of Public Health.
Other Guest Speakers:
Nicole Bowen - Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of RemediationMerrie Salyers - Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Division of RemediationEmma Turri - CRA MemphisJessica Aytchan - EDGE
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Transformation is the name of the game, and developers will be able to learn from a state expert and other awesome speakers!
Ultimately, brownfield remediation is more than environmental cleanup; it's a powerful tool for community revitalization. It fosters economic growth, enhances public health, and promotes social equity, transforming blighted areas into vibrant, accessible spaces for all. Redeveloping brownfields truly represents an investment in healthier, more prosperous, and more sustainable communities.
