Brownfields
Conference
Baltimore's
designation as a Brownfields Pilot City, along with the state
of Maryland's developing Brownfields legislation, increased
the importance of urban site redevelopment in Maryland. As
part of its emphasis on exploring emerging environmental issues,
the Environment Project developed and conducted several Brownfields
focused programs. Click here for
a list of activities and outcomes specific to this project.
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Energy
Deregulation Conference
As
deregulation of the energy utility industry proceeds throughout
the U.S., many unforeseen issues have arisen. To assess potential
impacts of deregulation in Maryland, the Maryland Energy Institute,
along with The Environment Project, hosted a one-day conference
entitled "Utility Deregulation in Your Future" in December
1998. Nearly 100 people attended the workshop, which covered
topics on deregulation from the perspective of the State government,
utility companies, energy service companies and end users.
In addition, the potential economic and environmental impacts
associated with energy deregulation were also explored.
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Green
Buildings Conference
The Environment
Project hosted a one-day workshop titled "Green Development
in Maryland" in February 1998. The workshop was by co-sponsored
by the Virginia Housing and Environment Network, Urban Land
Institute, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and the
Home Builders Association of Maryland.
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Lead
Paint Workshops
The
Environment Project, along with Historic Baltimore Housing,
developed and held two workshops focused on lead paint. The
first of these workshops, "Lead Paint Workshop for Historic
Baltimore Housing was offered on the Dundalk campus in May,
1996. Over 100 people attended this workshop focused on educating
"landlords" about their responsibility under the Maryland
lead paint abatement regulations. The second workshop "Lead
Paint Identification and Clean up for Home Owners" was held
in October 1996 on the Catonsville Campus. Over 125 people
attended to hear discussion of Maryland's Lead Paint Abatement
laws and regulations. Vendors also displayed information for
attendees.
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