OVERVIEW BROWNFIELDS PROGRAM

NOVEMBER 2018

Elements of Brownfields Revitalization

Determine Reuse Vision Goals

IdentifyBrownfields

PrioritizeBrownfields

Assess and/orClean up

REUSE!!!Leverage Funding Resources

Brownfields Assistance/ Funding

Assessment Grants

Revolving Loan Fund

GrantsCleanup Grants

Multi-Purpose

Targeted Brownfields Assessments

Job Training Grants

PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTALL APPROPRIATE INQUIRY

LIABILITY EXEMPTIONS FOR PROPERTY OWNERS

SHELFLIFE OF PHASE I ESA (180 DAYS)

KEEPS BROWNFIELDS GRANT FUNDING OPTION OPEN FOR ELIGIBLE ENTITIES

BROWNFIELDS SUCCESS

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTBROWNFIELDS SUCCESS

Commerce BuildingBaton Rouge, LA

After – Vibrant Mixed-Use Development

Before—Underutilized Building with Asbestos

Tessier BuildingBaton Rouge, LA

After – Mixed-use – Offices and Residences

Before—Underutilized Historic Building with Asbestos

Source of Photo: https://downtownbatonrouge.org/properties/tessier-building-2/

ARTS,CULTURE, HISTORYBROWNFIELDS SUCCESS

Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat BuildingLockport, LA

After – The Center for Traditional Louisiana Boat Building

Before – Closed Ford Dealership

FOR MORE INFORMATION• Karen Peycke• 214.665.7273• peycke.karen@epa.gov

www.epa.gov/brownfields