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Transitioning to Native Plants

March 17, 2021 Green Infrastructure, News, Sustainability and Resiliency, Urban Agriculture Brian Nowakowski

Whether you are planning spring planting for city-wide parks, community gardens, gardening in your backyard, on a balcony, think about the importance of incorporating native plants in your landscape. Read More

Future Benefits from Grant Funding

September 23, 2020 Economic Development, Funding, Grants, News Brian Nowakowski

Funding to support local economic development is typically provided with the expectation that the investments will provide new business opportunities, jobs, and increased fiscal receipts to the receiving communities. Read More

Jerome "Jerry" Harcar

May 26, 2020 News Brian Nowakowski

It is with heavy hearts that we share some sad news. Jerry Harcar, former BRS Historic Preservation Specialist, passed away from complications related to his fight with cancer. Read More

Working from Home Tips

April 22, 2020 News, Tips Brian Nowakowski

Here at BRS, we have been working remotely since before it was the cool (mandated) thing to do! We know it can be tough to transition and to find a new groove; therefore, we have pooled our collective minds to compile a list of tips and tricks for all of those who are new to working from home. Read More

Planning for Farmland Preservation

March 18, 2020 Farmland Preservation, News Brian Nowakowski

Planning for the continued success of local agriculture is important because of its value to food systems, local economies, the environment, quality of life, and as we are learning, protection against supply chain disruptions. Read More

Opportunities for Brownfields in Opportunity Zones

February 7, 2020 Brownfields, News, Opportunity Zone Brian Nowakowski

The US Treasury released new regulations that addressed many of the concerns that were raised about the program's inclusion of brownfield sites. Read More

Sustainability through Workforce Development Strategies

December 6, 2019 News, Policy, Sustainability and Resiliency, Workforce Development Brian Nowakowski

Discussions of “sustainability” often center on the environment; however, sustainability goes beyond that. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, sustainability encompasses not only environmental systems, but also social and economic systems. Read More

Revitalizing Your Historic Cemetery

November 4, 2019 Historic Preservation, News Brian Nowakowski

Public, non-sectarian places to bury the dead are a relatively recent addition to the urban landscape in the United States. Recent interest and reinvestment in urban areas, many communities find that their historic cemeteries are underutilized cultural and recreational resources and seek to revitalize these spaces for the 21st century. Read More

Environmental Planning / Grant Management Professional Job Opening

October 8, 2019 Job Opening, News Brian Nowakowski

BRS, Inc. is seeking an environmental planning / grant management professional for a full or part time position as a Project Manager. Read More

Childcare Challenges

September 6, 2019 Childcare, News Brian Nowakowski

Affordable high quality child care is an issue not only for working parents but for employers of all sectors needing to fill its workforce needs and regions wanting to promote economic development in their communities. Read More

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Transitioning to Native Plants

Future Benefits from Grant Funding

Jerome "Jerry" Harcar

Working from Home Tips

Planning for Farmland Preservation

Opportunities for Brownfields in Opportunity Zones

Sustainability through Workforce Development Strategies

Revitalizing Your Historic Cemetery

Environmental Planning / Grant Management Professional Job Opening

Childcare Challenges

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