Dear NYCBP Members,

As we wrap up a year of remarkable accomplishments at the NYC Brownfield Partnership (click here for our Annual Meeting highlights), I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your dedication and highlight some of the milestones we achieved in 2024.

2024 Accomplishments:

• Innovative Development Summit: We hosted our largest event to date, generating $33,000 from sponsors and registrants, with 28 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) issued. We’re excited to continue building on this success and make it an annual tradition.
  
• Scholarships for the Next Generation: This year, we awarded 8 scholarships totaling $18,000, supporting students with amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000.
  
• Legislative and Policy Work: Our Legislative Committee was instrumental in providing guidance on critical legislative items, including advocating for the veto of Senate Bill S5868-B and Assembly Bill A7491-B, alongside supporting revisions to soil cleanup and vapor intrusion guidance to enhance site safety.
  
• Big Apple Brownfield Awards (BABAs): The Events Committee organized a highly successful event at The Racket. With nearly double the attendance from last year, it raised $37,000 and honored seven exemplary projects. The Distinguished Service Award was presented to Lee Ilan for exceptional contributions.
  

We are also pleased to welcome William Fitchett from GEI to our Board of Directors. We look forward to his contributions as we plan for an impactful 2025. 

As we expand our efforts, we seek leadership from our members to help drive our MWBE, education, and scholarship work. We’re currently seeking to fill two board seats in 2025, and we encourage those passionate about our mission to consider taking on leadership roles to advance these efforts.

As we look forward to another year of growth, we encourage you to renew your membership and continue supporting our mission.

Thank you all for your commitment to safe and healthy brownfield redevelopment. Let’s build on this momentum as we work towards another successful year!

Warm regards,

Laura Senkevitch
Executive Director, NYC Brownfield Partnership