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A structured scoring framework to prioritize brownfield redevelopment by evaluating ownership, site use, land traits, community context, incentives, infrastructure, environmental risk, and building characteristics.

Delta Institute has identified three phases in the community revitalization process, which apply to redeveloping brownfield sites and broader initiatives. At each stage in the process different assets must be present and barriers overcome to avoid pitfalls and achieve community revitalization. Delta Institute has worked with many communities at each phase in the process to […]

In 2019, the Wallace Center – through its Pasture Project, part of the Resilient Agriculture & Ecosystems initiative of the Wallace Center at Winrock International – and Delta Institute conducted a preliminary analysis on Illinois grass-fed/finished beef supply and demand.1 The intent of this analysis was to determine the market pull that could be used […]

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) offers Environmental Stewardship Awards annually to businesses, industries, and organizations that have made a significant improvement in protecting our environment by preventing pollution. This annual award program recognizes projects that eliminate or reduce the generation of pollutants or wastes at the source or projects that conserve natural […]

Here, Delta presents measurements of baseline stormwater retention, biodiversity, and economic conditions prior to GI installation as well as modeled future outcomes for two vacant lots at different stages of GI implementation. [In collaboration with Blacks in Green and South Merrill Community Garden.]

Federal research laboratory developing renewable energy technologies and infrastructure analysis tools.

Community-led initiative implementing geothermal systems and sustainability projects.

Clean Air Task Force is an international nonprofit organization working to accelerate the development and deployment of low-carbon technologies and science-based climate policy. The organization focuses heavily on carbon capture, methane reduction, clean fuels, and decarbonizing heavy industry.

A collaborative network, promoting energy efficiency to optimize energy generation, reduce consumption, create jobs and decrease carbon emissions in all Midwest communities.

Employs formerly incarcerated people to recycle electronics. Offers an Indianapolis drop off location for old electronic devices.