Pennsylvania 2027: What Communities, Developers and Practitioners Need to Know
As Pennsylvania’s brownfield landscape continues to evolve, communities, developers, and environmental professionals need to be ready for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
BCONE’s Pennsylvania Brownfield Symposium will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and practitioners for timely conversations on issues shaping redevelopment across the Commonwealth — from the growing interest in data centers on brownfield sites and the challenges and opportunities they present, to the latest regulatory and funding developments and what decision makers need to know about PFAS.
Panel 1: Data Centers on Brownfields: Challenges, Concerns, and Paths to Success
Data center projects frequently prompt questions about energy use, water demand, traffic, noise, and environmental impacts. This panel will explore these issues in the context of brownfield and Superfund redevelopment, examining both perceived and actual challenges while sharing practical strategies for addressing stakeholder concerns and advancing successful redevelopment projects.
Panel 2: Regulatory and Funding Updates
This session will provide a clear, timely overview of the evolving regulatory landscape and emerging funding opportunities that impact brownfields programs and initiatives. Panelists will highlight recent policy developments, anticipated regulatory shifts, and key federal and state funding streams that organizations should be preparing for. Attendees will gain insights to help them stay compliant, strategically position their projects, and make informed decisions in a rapidly changing environment.
Panel 3: PFAS for Decision Makers
This panel will discuss the chemical characteristics of PFAS and their consequences for each step in Pennsylvania’s Land Recycling Program. The audience will leave with an understanding of how PFAS sources affect site development and how they can position themselves to effectively overcome these challenges.
Save the date and register now to us on October 20th for an afternoon of practical insights, fresh perspectives, and valuable connections as we look ahead to Pennsylvania in 2027.
