Limiting Liability and All Appropriate Inquiries
If you are thinking about acquiring a brownfield site, you are probably concerned about liability. You don’t need to be a lawyer to know that limiting your liability is a good thing. Read More
If you are thinking about acquiring a brownfield site, you are probably concerned about liability. You don’t need to be a lawyer to know that limiting your liability is a good thing. Read More
Each year, the EPA provides grants to address sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances, or pollutants. Read More
Partnerships between government and nonprofits can create a powerful coalition for addressing community issues and economic development. Read More
Concerned that a new development could have unintended consequences for residents? A Health Impact Assessment (HIA) can provide a crucial resource to address community member’s concerns about the potential impact(s) of a proposed plan or development. Read More
Happy Summer! If you are planning to kick back, relax, and enjoy the summer air, we recommend this delicious Blueberry Ginger Mojito recipe. Read More
BRS Gives Back is an annual day of volunteering that brings our team to the communities where we work to do some hands on service and connect with our clients' needs. Read More
Municipalities are increasingly entering into Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to finance renewable energy projects to lower municipal energy costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Read More
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Program (AWP) assists communities in responding to local brownfields challenges, particularly where multiple brownfield sites are in close proximity, connected by infrastructure, and limit the economic, environmental, and social prosperity of their surroundings. Read More
Abandoned properties are a problem in many communities, from urban to rural. These properties, which may consist of buildings or vacant lots, can become a nuisance as they can be magnets for illegal activity, a safety or health risk, a fire hazard, a location for unlawful refuse dumping, or simply a negative impact on surrounding property values. Read More
Congratulations! You’ve been selected to receive a federal, state, or private grant– now what? Managing grants and coordinating the many moving pieces is a good problem to have, but it needs careful oversight and attention. Read More