On September 17, 2026, the Redevelopment Institute hosted a groundbreaking webinar on a systematic approach to preparing to attract public and philanthropic investment in communities. Entitled Beyond the Grant: Building Systems for Funding Readiness, this free webinar focused on how communities can build durable redevelopment systems that position projects for grants and broader public, private,[…]
Redevelopment Institute is Sponsored by Vita Nuova – www.vitanuova.net
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Nov
Nov
Date: Friday, December 12, 12–1 p.m. ET More than $10 trillion in new investment across the United States is either proposed or already underway. Much of it involves modern manufacturing and AI-related infrastructure, and the demand for suitable development sites continues to grow. At the same time, significant EPA grant funding is available NOW to[…]
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Episode 19 – The Inside Game: Delivering Results on Challenging Redevelopment Projects w/ Dale Kroop
25
Jun
Jun
In this episode, Vita Nuova member Dale Kroop discusses his four-decade career in economic and community development. He says he was able to cultivate strong relationships because of his ability to complete projects on time and on budget, which ultimately made the redevelopments he worked on successful. Dale stresses that the capital he’s built with[…]
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Unlocking Rural Investment: A Preview of Brownfields 2025 and the Solar Farm Summit
28
May
May
Date: Friday, June 20, 12-1pm ET Learn how brownfields and agrivoltaics are helping rural communities attract investment and support sustainable growth. Rural communities and small towns continue to face challenges in attracting investment and putting underutilized properties to productive use. While brownfield redevelopment has long served as a pathway to revitalization, emerging strategies like agrivoltaics[…]
08
May
May
Vita Nuova is proud to support revitalization efforts in four new communities: Memphis, MO; Nashua, IA; Onaga, KS; and Firebaugh, CA. These efforts are part of a Small Town Coaching project to help small towns unlock the potential of underutilized properties and develop clear strategies for redevelopment. Since 2021, Vita Nuova has led Small Town[…]
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Shaping Our Appalachian Region: A Nonprofit Driving Population Growth in Eastern Kentucky
09
Oct
Oct
The coal industry has historically been a major economic driver in regions like Eastern Kentucky, providing jobs and fueling local economies. For decades, however, the industry has experienced a significant decline due to factors of decreased demand, automation and technology. While the coal industry still exists in some capacity, its role as a cornerstone of[…]
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Episode 17 – Coming Together to Facilitate Redevelopment: The Surplus Property Roundtable w/Mike Goldstein and Mike Malley
17
Sep
Sep
Mike Goldstein and Mike Malley join the Redevelopment Trailblazers podcast to talk about the Surplus Property Roundtable (SPR) – a consortium made up of real estate and environmental managers from Fortune 500 companies who are responsible for the management, remediation, repurposing, and disposition of surplus real estate assets with legacy environmental issues. We talk about the surplus property market[…]
13
Jul
Jul
In this episode, Brian Anderson joins the podcast to discuss how the Energy Communities Interagency Working Group helps communities impacted by coal mine and coal power plant closures transition to new economic opportunities. Formed in 2021, the IWG coordinates federal investments and resources to support job creation, economic revitalization, and infrastructure improvements in these areas. In his role as[…]