The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MAH) together with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has released a study that reaffirms the positive effects of brownfield redevelopment on the economy, people’s quality of life and the environment. The research studied three brownfield redevelopment sites in Ontario: Kaufman Lofts in Kitchener, Lybster Mill in St. … Continued
In support of the OREA’s proposal to create a new property assessment class for brownfield properties under remediation, government relations staff recently attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s (AMO) annual general conference. OREA’s proposal to create a new tax assessment class for brownfield properties under remediation would provide a financial incentive to brownfield owners … Continued
Brownfield Workshop Series: Practical Workshop for the Redevelopment in the Region of Waterloo – April 13, 2011. The goal of the series is to build capacity by identifying local issues, connecting stakeholders, and highlighting new approaches, solutions, and ideas for Brownfield redevelopment. Online registration, and a list of all dates andlocations can be found at www.aboutremediation.com. SIOR’s … Continued
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) have created two new online tools to help stakeholders find information on municipal brownfields financial incentive programs. Until now, there has been no consolidated source for locating active municipal brownfields financial incentive programs. MMAH has created two new web products, compiled by ministry staff with the assistance … Continued