2026 Arizona Brownfields Conference
Schedule
Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Tucson Association of REALTORS® | Tucson, AZ
About this Event
Hosted by U.S. EPA Region 9, Arizona DEQ and the Center for Creative Land Recycling, the 2026 Arizona Brownfields Conference is a two day event dedicated to transforming vacant, contaminated and underutilized land to a beneficial reuse informed by your community needs! Day one will cover the basics, from identifying brownfields to funding your project and managing local, state and federal requirements. Then, tour cleanup sites, success stories & opportunity areas to see the process come to life. On day two, dive deeper into pathways to redevelopment and join implementation lab group activities to put your learnings to use!
Registration Rates:
Students: Free
Government/Nonprofit: $95 Early Bird, $125 Regular
Business: $200 Early Bird, $250 Regular
Registration includes a mobile tour on Day 1 and light breakfast and lunch on both days of the conference.
What you'll gain:
You'll have the opportunity to gain valuable insights into technical assistance resources, funding avenues, and strategies from organizations such as ADEQ, CCLR, and other sources. Learn lessons directly from communities that have successfully undergone the land reuse process. Connect with networks that will support and inspire your journey.
Day 1 Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Welcome & Introductions
🕑: 10:10 AM - 12:30 PM
Brownfields Foundation Workshop
Info: Topics: What Is a Brownfield?, Liability, Site Conditions & Due Diligence Basics, Site Prioritization, Community Engagement & Visioning, Funding Pathways, and Reuse Planning
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch & Networking
🕑: 01:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Mobile Tour: Cleanup Sites, Success Stories & Opportunity Areas
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Networking Social
Info: Location TBA
Day 2 Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Breakfast & Networking
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:30 AM
Redevelopment/Reuse Pathways: From Assessment to Cleanup (EPA Resources)
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Break
🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:25 AM
The State of Brownfields Remediation & Redevelopment through ADEQ
🕑: 10:25 AM - 10:35 AM
Break
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
Funding & Resource Layering
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:25 AM
Break
🕑: 11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
Community Engagement & Visioning
🕑: 12:10 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch & Networking
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Lab Round 1
Info: Choose one of the following: Site Prioritization & Criteria, Funding Strategy & Sequencing, Community Visioning & Roadmap Tools, or Remediation & Redevelopment through ADEQ
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:25 PM
Break
🕑: 02:25 PM - 03:25 PM
Lab Round 2
Info: Switch and choose one of the following: Site Prioritization & Criteria, Funding Strategy & Sequencing, Community Visioning & Roadmap Tools, or Remediation & Redevelopment through ADEQ
🕑: 03:25 PM - 04:00 PM
Q & A Closing + Technical Assistance Pathways
Where is it happening?
Tucson Association of REALTORS®, 2445 North Tucson Boulevard, Tucson, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 215.26
