Background information on the assessment process. TAB staff provided Clackamas County with information about the TRIAD approach - a way to minimize assessment costs by utilizing new technologies and targeting the assessment to match future site development plans.

Strategy development and community education. TAB staff recently visited Spokane to discuss ways we can assist the city with its redevelopment efforts. TAB is available for site visits and can help community leaders develop work plans and provide community education about the redevelopment process. For example, we offer several educational modules that are designed to provide community leaders, realtors, and property owners with background information about brownfields redevelopment.

Assistance with selection of consultants. TAB provided feedback to Clakamas County on the Request for Proposals used to solicit consultants for Phase I and Phase II site assessments. TAB's comments focused on ways to encourage technological innovation in submitted proposals. When the county received 15 proposals, TAB served on the selection committee to evaluate those proposals. The review panel included the county planner overseeing the process and five others from a broad range of environmental professions.

For more information about TAB or to request technical assistance, contact Jerry Orlando, jerry.orlando@orst.edu, 541-737-5736 - we're glad to help!