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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260608T160000Z
DTEND:20260608T200000Z
SUMMARY:Registration Open & Exhibit/Poster/Display Setup
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ADMIN
LOCATION:Lobby\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260608T163000Z
DTEND:20260608T200000Z
SUMMARY:Mobile Workshop: Staunton Brownfields Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Advanced registration is required for this add-on. Attendees can check in at 12:30 PM. The mobile workshop departs at 1:00 PM
CATEGORIES:ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED
LOCATION:24 South Market Street\, Staunton\, Virginia 24401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/8a92c15e8d69fdc5917e346f4e038936
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260608T203000Z
DTEND:20260608T223000Z
SUMMARY:Welcome Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free networking opportunity at Queen City Bistro! Sponsored by Geosyntec and WSSI.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:Queen City Bistro\, 23 E Beverley St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/71477324053f9a199164fa0f3aff56dd
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T110000Z
DTEND:20260609T120000Z
SUMMARY:Exhibit/Poster/Display Setup
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Lobby\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/fb40d02e85b9eae652f3c6ca493db8d6
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T110000Z
DTEND:20260609T210000Z
SUMMARY:Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ADMIN
LOCATION:Lobby\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/1bb27dec18a66a9922eaf9568433fb3a
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T120000Z
DTEND:20260609T210000Z
SUMMARY:Exhibit Hall Open
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Lobby\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/c2d3643ef3e8b0d3ad923d57ff715070
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T120000Z
DTEND:20260609T130000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This meal is sponsored by Virginia Energy.
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/381494362b0d6dcd61e8db4a4f776aba
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T121500Z
DTEND:20260609T124500Z
SUMMARY:Brownfields 101 for Early Birds
DESCRIPTION:New to Brownfields or need a refresher? This casual presenation will cover the basics of Brownfields\, highlight state and federal resources\, and discuss the ways that Brownfields funding can be the catalyst that moves sites toward productive reuse.
CATEGORIES:OPTIONAL SESSION
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/bbf0940142b5d3e07cc216d05f629439
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T130000Z
DTEND:20260609T131500Z
SUMMARY:Welcome
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/89bdb734886ef99be001d0b5771d0a82
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T131500Z
DTEND:20260609T143000Z
SUMMARY:City of Staunton Brownfield Highlights
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/99d4800f465edf289eeb8b873ff85b72
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T143000Z
DTEND:20260609T150000Z
SUMMARY:Networking Break & Snacks
DESCRIPTION:This networking break is sponsored by TRC.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:Lobby\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/6c8d2dd96227623a02b31b46bb05d03d
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T150000Z
DTEND:20260609T154500Z
SUMMARY:Show Me The (Brownfields) Money!
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from EPA will provide an update and overview of anticipated Brownfileds funding for the FY27 soliciation including Community-wide Assessment\, Multipurpose\, Revolving Loan Fund\, and Clean-up (MARC) grants along with the Brownfield Job Training Grant opportunity. EPA will also highlight other Brownfields resources that may be available for either project specific or community wide Brownfields work including: TBAs\, LRTA\, TAG\, RERC\, TAB. To round out the information\, we will highlight a RLF Success Story: City of Atlanta Georgia's 17-year old EPA Brownfield Revolving Loan Program as an exple that demonstrates how communities can use EPA RLF Grants to facilitate/catalyze community-driven redevelopment through low interest loans to developers and sub-grants to non-profits.
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T154500Z
DTEND:20260609T161500Z
SUMMARY:Beyond Assessment: Leveraging Virginia DHCD and Tobacco Commission Funding for Brownfield Redevelopment
DESCRIPTION:Brownfields grants are often the first dollars available for site environmental assessment and initial reuse planning. Communities still need capital to prepare sites for reuse\, attract investment\, and bring redevelopment visions to life. This session dives into some of the powerful state funding options available once the Brownfields work is done. We'll highlight Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) programs that can support community revitalization\, infrastructure improvements\, and building reuse. The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission with discuss funding available for site development\, access imprvoement\, and economic development projects accross eligible localities. Attendees will walk away with a clear roadmap for stacking and sequencing these resources to move sites toward realized redevelopment. This session will also provide an update to the state Brownfield grant\, Virginia Brownfields Restoration and Economic Redevelopment Fund (VBAF).
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/bb9427e1f8535742bec7a70237c272f0
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T161500Z
DTEND:20260609T170000Z
SUMMARY:Keynote Lunch: Redeveloping Brownfields to Address Virginia's Housing Needs
DESCRIPTION:This meal is sponsored by Timmons Group.\n\nPresentation Description: Redeveloping brownfield sites is often a slow and costly undertaking—one that requires numerous steps and the coordinated expertise of many professionals. This presentation explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming that process by improving and accelerating environmental studies and remedial actions. AI-driven tools—including machine‑learning models\, geospatial analytics\, and natural language processing—are enabling environmental scientists and engineers to evaluate data more efficiently\, reduce uncertainty\, and streamline decision‑making. These technologies are now embedded in a wide range of technical tasks\, such as data collection and review\, change detection\, predictive modeling\, report automation\, and QA/QC activities. As a result\, AI‑enhanced workflows are increasing efficiency\, optimizing limited budgetary and staffing resources\, and ultimately shortening project timelines for brownfield redevelopment.
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/6da46dceac3d641ff1445ff946ecd744
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T170000Z
DTEND:20260609T173000Z
SUMMARY:Review Poster Presentations & Connect with Sponsors
DESCRIPTION:This is a break to allow time for room turnover to convert the Main Ballroom into breakout rooms. Please utilize this time to review poster presentation and connect with our conference sponsors.
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Lobby\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/c01aea630f740970118699fa14fe5b5d
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T173000Z
DTEND:20260609T180000Z
SUMMARY:Beneath the Surface: Water and Methane Resources to Fugitive Methane Capture & Utilization in VA Coalfields
DESCRIPTION:Economic development can include more than surface remediation. Discussion of potential resource and revenue streams for brownfield redevelopment in coalfield regions and overview of current projects.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon A\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/a2dab3e46513543737ce91179f880868
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T173000Z
DTEND:20260609T180000Z
SUMMARY:Derelict Dry Cleaner to Vibrant Multi-Use Redevelopment in Lynchburg
DESCRIPTION:After sitting vacant for nearly 10 years - a derelict dry cleaner & brownfield in Lynchburg - is now alive with business and living spaces along a redeveloped corridor in the Hill City. See more about this dynamic adaptive reuse project here: https://palmerahouse.com/ + https://www.pennylaneproperties.com/our-work
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon C\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/817fc30a0b3e45c97f50f15b204d2481
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T173000Z
DTEND:20260609T180000Z
SUMMARY:Digitial Site Visit - Brownfields Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:Brownfield assessment and redevelopment projects are often constrained by the same problems: limited resources\, access\, and data. Architects and planners designing adaptive reuse projects must work from photographs and guesswork. Community stakeholders struggle to visualize and advocate for redevelopment outcomes they cannot see. Three technologies are changing that: UAS-derived orthomosaics and 3D photogrammetry\, SLAM-based mobile LiDAR scanning\, and 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS). Together they enable photorealistic\, spatially accurate\, and interactive digital outputs that stakeholders in the redevelopment process can use. Designers use these tools to accurately and efficiently build scale digital models\, generate as-built drawings\, and quickly reference details and measurements without making additional site visits or sifting through hundreds of photographs. All of this allows for more time spent engaging with communities to create redevelopment concepts and supporting drawings that are easily understood by stakeholders\, residents\, and potential funding agencies that are unfamiliar with the project.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon B\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/b6745da31f9393898abea694264620bb
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T180500Z
DTEND:20260609T183500Z
SUMMARY:Leveraging Your Land: Brownfields as a Tool for Redevelopment & Revitalization
DESCRIPTION:"Remediation and restoration of Brownfield sites means removing barriers so redevelopment goals can be realized. Often the greatest barrier is defining the end goal when a multitude of unknowns lie ahead. This session explores how the Town of Boones Mill\, Virginia began its reuse planning for the former North American Homes property\, a 55-acre site representing nearly one-quarter of the town’s land area. The site was found to contain unregulated disposal from former operations\, which currently precludes redevelopment. \n With support from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)\, Stromberg/Garrigan and Associates (SGA) and their environmental consulting partners worked with the Town to identify a feasible redevelopment strategy featuring outdoor recreation\, retail opportunities\, and affordable housing. To advance this vision\, the cumulative environmental assessment and concept planning documents were incorporated into a $1\,385\,000 FY26 EPA Clean-up grant request to remove the unregulated fill and prepare the site for reuse. \n This project is a cornerstone of Boones Mill’s broader revitalization efforts\, guided by their award-winning Boones Mill 2040 Comprehensive Plan\, which received a National Impact Award from the National Association of Development Organization (NADO) in 2023.\n Participants will gain practical insight into identifying Brownfield redevelopment opportunities\, securing funding for environmental assessment and clean-up and integrating reuse planning into a long-term redevelopment framework."
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon C\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/9a04517015116f5d11bc2187bd667609
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T180500Z
DTEND:20260609T183500Z
SUMMARY:Modernizing Brownfield Redevelopment: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Environmental Studies
DESCRIPTION:Redeveloping brownfield sites is often a slow and costly undertaking—one that requires numerous steps and the coordinated expertise of many professionals. This presentation explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming that process by improving and accelerating environmental studies and remedial actions. AI-driven tools—including machine‑learning models\, geospatial analytics\, and natural language processing—are enabling environmental scientists and engineers to evaluate data more efficiently\, reduce uncertainty\, and streamline decision‑making. These technologies are now embedded in a wide range of technical tasks\, such as data collection and review\, change detection\, predictive modeling\, report automation\, and QA/QC activities. As a result\, AI‑enhanced workflows are increasing efficiency\, optimizing limited budgetary and staffing resources\, and ultimately shortening project timelines for brownfield redevelopment.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon B\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/d252df7e5b180ed8be46c0710a2fecac
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T180500Z
DTEND:20260609T183500Z
SUMMARY:Tough Ground: Reforesting Formerly Mined Land with the Voluntary Carbon Market
DESCRIPTION:Poorly reclaimed mine sites require significant investment to transform their compacted\, invasive-riddled vistas into ecologically diverse native forests. The voluntary carbon market offers a new channel for investment into these sites\, but this development pathway isn't simple\, quick or easy. Learn from our experience navigating market entry\, conducting a feasibility assessment and quantifying the challenges of working with a 20-year-old autumn olive thicket. We open the books on Mineland ReLeaf\, our 193-acre pilot project in SWVA\, to inform you with financial analysis\, carbon sequestration estimates\, project development pathways and many lessons learned along the way.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon A\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/b16eca5189e8ae24b83e1c687451d530
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T184000Z
DTEND:20260609T191000Z
SUMMARY:Brownfields Restoration to Advance Habitat\, Resilience\, and Water Quality Goals
DESCRIPTION:This session explores how Brownfields restoration can advance habitat\, resilience\, and water quality goals on active industrial waterfronts through strong cross-sector partnerships. Focusing on a project along an industrialized tributary to the Chesapeake Bay\, the presentation highlights collaboration among private industry\, government agencies\, and nonprofit organizations to restore degraded shoreline and upland habitat on a constrained site with a history of contamination. After an earlier living shoreline failed\, the team reevaluated site conditions and developed a more resilient approach that accounted for wave energy\, sea level rise\, and practical design limitations. The project also expanded beyond the shoreline to include revegetation and habitat restoration in other disturbed areas of the property\, helping transform once-contaminated spaces into functional\, attractive habitat. This session will discuss lessons learned about tackling Brownfields projects\, partnership-building\, adaptive design\, funding coordination\, and the opportunities and challenges of ecological restoration on working industrial lands.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon A\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/17b496b4214fda6374496e956a5f551c
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T184000Z
DTEND:20260609T191000Z
SUMMARY:EPA Grantee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon B\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/132e1090b2b95aea059bd574c12b7c1b
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T184000Z
DTEND:20260609T191000Z
SUMMARY:From Abandoned Tobacco Warehouse to Vibrant Urban Hub for Healing
DESCRIPTION:A case study of the renovation and adaptive reuse of an abandoned tobacco manufacturing facility with broken windows and graffiti in an industrial area of Richmond into the CARITAS Healing Center\, with 47 sober living apartments to help people transition from crisis to a sober and stable life. Not a traditional homeless shelter\, the renovation took inspiration from the hospitality industry to infuse every aspect of successful recovery housing and shelter environments into the final designs. With a feeling that's anything but institutional\, the welcoming space is brightened by natural light streaming in through skylights and dozens of solar tubes. Along with transitional housing\, the facility offers an emergency shelter for short-term needs\, a workforce development program\, the Furniture Bank which accepts furniture donations and refurbishes them for sale or donation to low-income households\, and the organization's administrative offices. Energy Star appliances\, low-flow toilets\, and other energy eco-improvements make the facility efficient enough to cover much of its energy use from 313 kilowatts of solar power installed on its roof. The panel will discuss funding\, planning\, and implementation of this innovative renovation.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon C\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/40b5a621dba1db72016704849f04961b
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T191000Z
DTEND:20260609T192000Z
SUMMARY:Break
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:24 South Market Street\, Staunton\, Virginia 24401\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/9132ac6503bb07eaed9f4121c6b2e910
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T192000Z
DTEND:20260609T195000Z
SUMMARY:Competent Rock is Complex Rock: Rethinking Remediation in Fractured Bedrock
DESCRIPTION:This session presents the design and optimization of a remedial approach for a chlorinated solvent-impacted site in Northern Virginia with elevated concentrations and suspected DNAPL in a fractured bedrock aquifer where traditional approaches were limited by restricted access to contaminant mass and complex subsurface conditions.\n A combined in situ chemical reduction (ISCR) and anaerobic bioremediation strategy was implemented using controlled jet injection to deliver zero-valent iron and organic amendments. The method addressed mass transfer limitations by creating higher conductivity fracture networks and improving amendment distribution within targeted intervals.\n Key technical considerations included the use of both surface and borehole geophysics to help develop the conceptual site model and to guide injection zones\, combining ISCR and anaerobic bioremediation\, and management of post-injection conditions. Results from more than 24 months of monitoring will be discussed to evaluate performance and long-term effectiveness.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon A\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/aa84deb38525239e09cf5680ce43c422
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T192000Z
DTEND:20260609T195000Z
SUMMARY:GIS as a Tool for Brownfields Planning - Success Stories and DiRT Update
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon C\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/9ffbb7b9eca75aeabe313e778164990a
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T192000Z
DTEND:20260609T195000Z
SUMMARY:VRP Spotlight - Former CSX Metal Recyclers
DESCRIPTION:The CSX-Former Staunton Metal Recyclers site is a classic brownfield: a former scrap-metal operation adjacent to rail infrastrucutre and Lewis Creek with suspected or confirmed PCB\, petroleum\, and heavy metals. Like many legacy industrial parcels\, it sat underutilized for years due to environmental uncertainty and redevelopment risk. This session discusses the data and risk exposures identified through the Virginia Voluntary Remediation Program\, coordination with EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for PCB detections\, and plans and actions that keep the project moving forward.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon B\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/dbc7018ad55706d7d0457cbdbc5d7e0f
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T195500Z
DTEND:20260609T202500Z
SUMMARY:Beyond the Barrier - Selecting the Right VI Mitigation Approach
DESCRIPTION:With new vapor intrusion guidance published from ITRC and many states\, developers and existing building owners are facing more pressure to mitigate building from risks associated with volatile contaminants and landfill gases. Mitigating the VI pathway involves more than simply adding a barrier and some pipes. Designers should be considering the VI pathway and how the selected mitigation approach will work\; a concept referred to as the mitigation conceptual site model. Selecting the appropriate VI mitigation system (VIMS) for your building type and contaminants can increase the system effectiveness\, lower construction costs\, reduce monitoring requirements\, and promote long-term building health. This talk will explore the pros and cons of various VIMS including depressurization\, venting\, aerated floors\, active vs passive\, membrane type\, and monitoring options. Case studies will be included to demonstrate the impact of VIMS selection on project success.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon A\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/32e540d736270e29f695be9104c79b3d
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DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T195500Z
DTEND:20260609T202500Z
SUMMARY:Transforming the First Street Corridor Through Brownfield Redevelopment
DESCRIPTION:"In 2026\, Great Wilderness Brewing Company opened in the former McCarthy Building\, constructed in 1910. This adaptive reuse of a previously underutilized industrial office property on First Street in downtown Pulaski utilized environmental assessment to reduce redevelopment uncertainty and create conditions for public and private reinvestment.\n The brewery is part of a broader brownfield corridor transformation. Nearby properties\, including the former General Chemical Company Foundry Site\, were impacted by environmental concerns and limited activity but have since been redeveloped into a skate park and basketball courts through brownfield-supported strategies. Across the street\, a former burned warehouse has been adaptively reused into new apartments\, reflecting growing investor confidence.\n This once quiet area now experiences sustained activity\, with the brewery drawing visitors from outside the community who also support surrounding restaurants\, retailers\, and nearby recreational amenities.\n This coordinated reinvestment demonstrates how brownfield assessment can reposition and strengthen an entire downtown corridor."
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon B\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/7ded48253a4e3f15af1d6f0093a0c51c
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T195500Z
DTEND:20260609T202500Z
SUMMARY:Turning Brownfields into Brightfields: GIS as a Catalyst for Sustainable Solar Development
DESCRIPTION:The newly enhanced Brownfields Development Resource Tool (DiRT)\, created by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in partnership with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)\, streamlines the process of identifying and evaluating sites for redevelopment\, including utility‑scale renewable energy projects. Designed to support the redevelopment of potentially viable properties\, DiRT integrates more than 20 geospatial data layers from state and federal sources to help users assess site conditions\, regulatory factors\, infrastructure access\, and redevelopment constraints. By highlighting locations well‑suited for solar and energy‑storage facilities\, the tool accelerates project planning while promoting sustainable land reuse. One major advantage of developing renewable energy on brownfields is the significantly simplified permit‑by‑rule (PBR) application process\, making these sites both environmentally beneficial and economically attractive.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon C\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/9641a5d13306474a39d2c7736c8998a7
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T203000Z
DTEND:20260609T210000Z
SUMMARY:Brownfields Reimagined: Where Sustainability\, Clean Energy\, and Community Resilience Meet
DESCRIPTION:It is well-understood benefits\, reduced risk\, restored land\, and economic revitalization. But what if cleanup were just the beginning? This session challenges attendees to reimagine brownfield redevelopment as a powerful tool for advancing sustainability\, equity\, and long-term community resilience.\n Through a virtual tour of real-world redevelopment projects\, the speakers will showcase how communities have leveraged brownfield programs to confront pressing challenges: food insecurity\, urban sprawl\, ecosystem degradation\, soil erosion\, and escalating flood risk. These same sites have been transformed into engines of environmental and social good\, supporting pollinator habitat\, improving soil health\, sequestering carbon\, enhancing biodiversity\, replenishing groundwater\, reducing greenhouse gas emissions\, and producing fresh\, locally grown food.\n Attendees will leave with concrete strategies for embedding sustainable design principles and climate resilience into brownfield planning from the outset\, turning contaminated liabilities into enduring community assets.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon B\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:26ae1a8f5fea0ca1702e5f4ebe275c63
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/26ae1a8f5fea0ca1702e5f4ebe275c63
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T203000Z
DTEND:20260609T210000Z
SUMMARY:PFAS State of the Union: Regulatory and Analytical Updates
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon A\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e328b6cf92762bfbeb4682e02b3c7c88
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/e328b6cf92762bfbeb4682e02b3c7c88
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T203000Z
DTEND:20260609T210000Z
SUMMARY:Solar Development in Appalachian Brownfields
DESCRIPTION:This panel\, hosted by the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia\, will seek to discuss progress on reutilizing brownfields for solar and energy storage in Southwest Virginia\, including mine lands and landfills. Panelists from the energy sector will be invited to discuss their projects\, recent progress\, experienced challenges\, potential solutions\, and take questions from the crowd.
CATEGORIES:BREAKOUT SESSION
LOCATION:Salon C\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:229b892a445de92e8075cd30a6f294eb
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/229b892a445de92e8075cd30a6f294eb
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260609T213000Z
DTEND:20260609T233000Z
SUMMARY:Networking Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free networking opportunity at Ciders from Mars! Sponsored by SGA and Stantec.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:Ciders from Mars\, 121 S Lewis St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f895019ddefad5b3dc6767ad9019c579
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/f895019ddefad5b3dc6767ad9019c579
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260610T113000Z
DTEND:20260610T170000Z
SUMMARY:Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ADMIN
LOCATION:Lobby\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f8af647e0654d2320a9d891abdfdd50a
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/f8af647e0654d2320a9d891abdfdd50a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260610T120000Z
DTEND:20260610T170000Z
SUMMARY:Exhibit Hall Open
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ADMIN
LOCATION:Lobby\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9b528301acd65f84c8f7bcabdeb75a41
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/9b528301acd65f84c8f7bcabdeb75a41
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260610T120000Z
DTEND:20260610T130000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4cc1c8ae586eb0e6ef98158004bb04af
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/4cc1c8ae586eb0e6ef98158004bb04af
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260610T121500Z
DTEND:20260610T124500Z
SUMMARY:BYOB: Bring Your Own Brownfield
DESCRIPTION:Come join the early birds for a chance to talk specifics about your brownfield site with a handfull of technical experts.
CATEGORIES:OPTIONAL SESSION
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8c870f0d779a7d76ff396680a18c6704
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/8c870f0d779a7d76ff396680a18c6704
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260610T125500Z
DTEND:20260610T130000Z
SUMMARY:Welcome
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:970b9aee7a82bf7cd5620096651fb48f
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/970b9aee7a82bf7cd5620096651fb48f
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260610T130000Z
DTEND:20260610T132000Z
SUMMARY:Schools Out! What's Next? Redeveloping Old School Sites.
DESCRIPTION:Brownfields "Educational" Session - Reuse of Old School Buildings. This session shares case studies showing how communities turned vacant or underused school buildings into vibrant assets by leveraging EPA Brownfields resources. We’ll walk through how Assessment and Cleanup funds addressed legacy hazards (e.g.\, asbestos/lead\, tanks\, moisture and vapor issues)\, how Alternatives Analyses and community engagement shaped feasible reuse concepts\, and how cleanup was sequenced to protect the community and speed construction. You’ll see what Brownfields dollars can and can’t pay for\, how to document site eligibility and ownership\, and how to stack additional financing (e.g.\, tax credits\, grants\, state funds) once environmental risks are managed.
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2843615ef972554c438ea86362f9f927
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/2843615ef972554c438ea86362f9f927
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260610T132000Z
DTEND:20260610T134000Z
SUMMARY:Mary E. Branch School - Tug at the Heart Strings
DESCRIPTION:The Mary E. Branch School has a layered history tied closely to African American education\, segregation\, and civil rights in Farmville\, Virginia. The building began as the Farmville Colored School in 1926 and was ultimately renamed the Mary E. Branch School in 1939 to honor a pioneering Black educator. The story behind the schools history plays a central role in the desire to reuse the building as a community space. Brownfields fundings has been utilized to address asbestos containing materials\, impacts from potential former boiler systems\, and reuse planning.
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ca5d396391e02cb0b7b34f3f0067ecb1
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/ca5d396391e02cb0b7b34f3f0067ecb1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260610T134000Z
DTEND:20260610T140000Z
SUMMARY:Legal Toolkit for Brownfields Redevelopment
DESCRIPTION:This session will discuss both preventative and remedial strategies that local governments can use to address vacant\, dilapidated\, or contaminated commercial\, industrial\, and brownfield properties. A series of educational materials is being developed through a partnership between VDEQ\, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( Mid-Atlantic Technical Assistance to Brownfields (EPA-TAB) program\, the Brownfields Assistance Center\, and the Land Use Law Clinic at West Virginia University. Topics for technical assistance will include\, but are not limited to\, vacant property registration programs\, nuisance ordinances\, site control\, and zoning. The session will highlight success stories and lessons learned during the development of these materials.
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ec0e56824afb76f955da14627ad88dbd
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/ec0e56824afb76f955da14627ad88dbd
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260610T140000Z
DTEND:20260610T143000Z
SUMMARY:Networking Break & Snacks
DESCRIPTION:This networking break is sponsored by Kimley-Horn and Associates.
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:Lobby\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d3f5b1d542e77c59a4ff1b77faacd273
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/d3f5b1d542e77c59a4ff1b77faacd273
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260610T143000Z
DTEND:20260610T152000Z
SUMMARY:DEQ Updates\, VRP Managers Q&A Round Table
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2b35a1cf8a017c43fb112331960109c2
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/2b35a1cf8a017c43fb112331960109c2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260610T152000Z
DTEND:20260610T160000Z
SUMMARY:Leveraging Funding and Resource Roadmapping for Brownfields Revitalization and Future Proof Communities
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:315d908a4d6a2951dd20e02a7fa4bd27
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/315d908a4d6a2951dd20e02a7fa4bd27
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T083420Z
DTSTART:20260610T160000Z
DTEND:20260610T171500Z
SUMMARY:Closing Lunch: The Unofficial Brownfields Champion Handbook
DESCRIPTION:This meal is sponsored by Hurt & Proffitt.\n\nPresentation Description: A Brownfield Champion's job description is hard to define and that is why this session exists. With this lively\, light-hearted walkthrough of The Unofficial Brownfields Champion Handbook (spoiler - there is no Handbook) we’ll celebrate the champions in the room\, from rookies to seasoned pros\, who make Virginia’s brownfield successes possible. Together\, we’ll reflect on the progress made\, recognize the people who drive it\, and set the stage for the next chapter of Virginia Brownfields.
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Main Ballroom\, Hotel 24 South\, 24 S Market St\, Staunton\, VA 24401
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0d1a8ce967fc3b1cbede4a11bc431db5
URL:http://2026vabrownfieldsconference.sched.com/event/0d1a8ce967fc3b1cbede4a11bc431db5
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