Publications

Green Economic Development Strategies for the Chicago Region (1.2 MB) - June 2009 (Version 2 posted August 24, 2009)

The Delta Redevelopment Institute worked with RCF Economic & Financial Consulting to develop economic development strategies for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) for its long-range plan (GO TO 2040 Plan). Delta’s report is focused on green economic growth strategies for both emerging green sectors (e.g. green energy, green building products and services, waste recycling) as well as the greening of existing sectors. Goals, objectives, strategies, and indicators are included in the report to inform decisions throughout the region. For more information on the GO TO 2040 Plan, please visit www.goto2040.org.

Greener Cleanups: Quick Guide for Indianapolis (50KB) – September 2009

Have you heard of greener cleanups but been confused about what they are or unsure how they can benefit your brownfield redevelopment project? Delta has developed a new Quick Guide to Greener Cleanups to provide basic information and easy-to-digest advice for local economic development professionals who don’t want to wade through the technical literature.

The Quick Guide answers questions like “What is A Greener Cleanup?” and “Why should I care?” It also provides a summary of how different techniques vary in terms of time, money and environmental benefits. The first edition of the Quick Guide is geared toward redevelopment in Indiana, and includes state brownfield program information along with case studies of greener cleanups in Indianapolis.

For information on how to get a Quick Guide tailored to your state or area, contact Chris Slattery at the Delta Institute at (312) 554-0900 X21 or cslattery@delta-institute.org.

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