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Canadian Brownfields 2007: Partners in Sustainable City Building Canadian Brownfields 2007: Partners in Sustainable City Building
Start Date: Oct 18, 2007 End Date: Oct 19, 2007

Palais des Congrès de Montréal / Montreal Convention Centre LocationMontreal, Quebec H2R 1V5
Canada
Phone: (514) 270-7110
Fax: (514) 270-7154

Summary

This is a two-day event featuring plenary sessions; the CBN Marketplace; and the presentation of the CUI Brownie Awards 2007 sponsored by CMHC.Canadian Brownfields 2007 brings together industry, public sector, practitioners, elected and appointed representatives, all with the aim of progressing the discussion and advancing your thinking on brownfields development.The CBN Marketplace provides opportunity for delegates to meet and exchange ideas with consultants, economic developers, and industry associations. Exhibits will include the latest remediation innovations, financial tools, solutions and contributions to brownfields reuse. Including round the clock dedicated meeting space and networking to facilitate your deal making opportunities.Sponsors Gold Sponsors: Cement Association of Canada, Faubourg Boisbriand, Golder Associates.
Silver Sponsors: Lafarge North America.
Media Sponsor: ReNew Canada.Topics Four interlocking themes to spark your interest and advance your ability to remediate, revitalize and regenerate your community:
€” Brownfields — A driver of economic revitalization of whole communities
€” Leadership — Learning from political champions, community coalitions and private sector visionaries
€” Technological innovation - The art, science and application of new remediation solutions to advance sustainability
€” Integrated planning — New benchmarks for adding value to the quadruple bottom line.Main Body Few places in North America rival the range of revitalization opportunities to be found in Montreal. As a leader in sustainability, the Province of Quebec has led the way in stimulating private, public and community interests to integrate knowledge and set demanding new standards for high quality reurbanization.
With the support of national and international players, Canadian Brownfields will engage urban development companies, technological leaders and community stakeholders.
Come to Montreal to share in a knowledge exchange of the highest order€¦collegial, bilingual, and in a truly remarkable setting that only Montreal can offer€¦.Returning in 2007:
€” Briefings on new funding opportunities to stimulate research, redevelopment and resourcefulness
€” Canadian Brownfields Marketplace, the country’s most dynamic concentration of industry players, dedicated to networking, learning and deal making
€” Technology workshops
€” Top case studies from Canada, the U.S. and EuropeNew for 2007:
• EPA/ICMA led Workshops (tbc)
• Guided Tours led by Faubourg BoisbrandFee Information EARLY BIRD fee of $425.00, including the Brownie Dinner, now available until June 15.Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) 555 Richmond Street West, Suite 402, PO Box 612 Toronto, Ontario M5V 3B1 Canada Tel: 416-365-0816 Toll Free: Fax: 416-365-0650 gmiller@canurb.com www.canurb.com

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