Roux to Speak at BCONE Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop
Tuesday, June 16–Wednesday, June 17 The Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast (BCONE) is hosting their annual Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop (NSCW) in Springfield, Massachusetts. This year’s theme, “From Contamination to Community Assets,” brings together experts, leaders, and changemakers to explore innovative approaches to brownfield redevelopment, sustainable funding strategies, and the latest environmental challenges like PFAS and microplastics.
Two members of Roux’s Burlington, Massachusetts office will speak as part of the Workshop:
Tuesday, June 16 at 4:00-5:00pm ET | Aria B
Pittsfield’s Path to Reviving a Heavy Industrial Brownfield
Idle industrial sites often hold great potential—but complex liabilities and uncertainties can keep them off the market for years. This session presents a detailed case study of how the Pittsfield Economic Development Authority (PEDA) transformed a 100-year-old heavy industrial site in western Massachusetts into a viable redevelopment opportunity. Roux’s Edward Weagle contributes to this panel, drawing from his direct Site experience.
Wednesday, June 17 at 9:30-10:30am ET | Aria C + D
Microplastics Regulation: What’s Coming and Why It Matters
Microplastics are rapidly emerging as one of the most complex and challenging contaminants in today’s regulatory landscape. With new regulations on the horizon, understanding their nature and legal implications is critical for environmental professionals. Roux’s Catherine Boston weighs in on this session, providing a clear explanation of what microplastics are and why regulating them is uniquely difficult.
