Series 10: Environmental Programs
Scope and Contents
This series includes materials on environmental programs developed by Ron Shiffman and the Pratt Center, primarily relating to brownfields and energy conservation. A brownfield is vacant land that was previously used for industrial or commercial purposes, which resulted in soil contamination from hazardous waste. This series documents Shiffman and the Pratt Center's work with European colleagues to develop strategies for remediating contamination and redeveloping these sites. Additional environmental programs reflected in this series include green roofs, solar energy and energy conservation. The majority of materials in this series date from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Arrangement
Materials in this series are arranged alphabetically by subject.
A Tenant Landlord Partnership in Energy Conservation, 1984, inclusive
Avenue of the Americas Rezoning Final Environmental Impact Statement -- City Planning Commission, 1995, inclusive
Brownfield Policy and Practice -- Conference Summary Report, 1995, inclusive
Brownfield Training, 2001-2003, inclusive
Brownfields, 1996-2000, inclusive
Brownfields, 1996-2000, inclusive
Brownfields -- Duisburg, New York, 1998, inclusive
Brownfields and Green Initiatives, 1968-1997, inclusive
Brownfields Coalition Bill, 1995-2000, inclusive
Brownfields Economic Redevelopment Initiative, 1996, inclusive
Carlton Brown Green Building Case Studies, 2006, inclusive
Chelsea 197-a plan, 1996, inclusive
City Environmental Quality Review, 1989, inclusive
City Heat from the Bottom Up -- Energy Conservation Manual, 1986, inclusive
Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act, 1997-2000, inclusive
Diana Balmori and Associates -- Green Roofs, 2003, inclusive
Energy Task Force, 1983-1988, inclusive
Energy Task Force Solar and Energy Conservation Manual, 1977, inclusive
Environmental Business Association of New York State Inc. -- Green Roofs, 2002-2003, inclusive
Environmental Justice, 1970, inclusive
Environmental Justice, 2000-2002, inclusive
Environmental Pollution Community Renewal, 1994, inclusive
Environmentally Sustainable Communities, 1992-2002, inclusive
EPA Brownfield Proposal, 2003, inclusive
Scope and Contents
One digital file comprising a summary of PICCED management of federal funds.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Access to digital materials is available onsite at the Othmer Library. Requests to access digital materials must be made at least 2 days in advance by emailing library@brooklynhistory.org.