The Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop (NSCW) returns in 2026 with a renewed mission and a powerful theme: From Contamination to Community Assets. This year, we’re shining a spotlight on the transformative work that turns challenged properties into catalysts for revitalization, resilience, and opportunity.
Hosted by BCONE, NSCW brings together the full spectrum of brownfield and community redevelopment professionals—developers, environmental consultants, attorneys, agency representatives, funders, community voices, and innovators—ready to exchange ideas and accelerate progress.
For 2026, we’re gathering earlier in the year (June 16-27, 2026) to expand access and maximize participation, ensuring that more voices and perspectives can help shape the conversations that matter most. NSCW will take place at the MGM Springfield Casino & Resort in Springfield, MA, a dynamic destination that blends comfort, connection, and top-tier amenities.
NSCW 2026 offers a vibrant two-day experience featuring interactive sessions, real-world redevelopment journeys, and forward-thinking strategies driving environmental, economic, and community impact across the Northeast. More than a conference, NSCW is an immersive forum designed to spark innovation, foster collaboration, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the sustainability and brownfield redevelopment space.
Whether you’re leading complex projects or just beginning to explore this field, NSCW 2026 provides a unique platform for learning, networking, and action — where ideas evolve, and communities thrive.
What to Expect
✓ Connect with brownfield leaders and regional stakeholders.
✓ Learn about processes, technologies, and incentives for brownfields cleanup and redevelopment.
✓ Explore topics including environmental justice, community engagement, green and sustainable remediation, and equitable development.
✓ Share your experiences and gain insights from industry peers.
✓ Network with key players in brownfield redevelopment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and shape the future of brownfield redevelopment and sustainability. Join us in Springfield, MA, for an enriching experience at #NSCW2026.
Continuing Education Credits
BCONE will be applying for various Continuing Education Credits (CECs) as follows:
- NJ LSRP CECs
- Attorney CLEs – NJ, NY and PA
- Massachusetts LSP CECs
- Professional Engineer CPCs – NJ, NY and PA
- Geologist PDHs – NJ and NY
- Real Estate Credits – NJ and Any Other States that Apply (PA, NY, CT and MA)
When registering, attendees will have the option to choose whether they would like to receive CECs at a higher rate.
About the Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop
NSCW is the premier metropolitan workshop for identifying sustainable goals and strategies to revitalize communities and brownfields. It has continuously evolved in response to new challenges and opportunities facing brownfield professionals. It continually sets a new standard for research and solutions that will shape the future of redevelopment and sustainability. With the growing activity in brownfield and urban redevelopment, sharing success stories and failures becomes an important learning tool. This workshop is designed for individuals who wish to share their experiences and learn from others’ experiences in addressing environmental and real estate challenges associated with brownfield redevelopment.
About the Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast
The Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast (BCONE) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that facilitates brownfield remediation and sustainable redevelopment in the Northeastern United States. BCONE’s mission is to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas/best practices on the benefits of brownfield remediation, resilience and sustainable redevelopment and to work with public, private and regulatory stakeholders in our region to facilitate economic activity and growth.
