Frequently Asked Questions
What is a brownfield?
Brownfields are "real property,
the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the
presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or
contaminant." Brownfields blight communities across the country, inhibiting
economic development and contaminating the environment. Brownfield sites include
unproductive and abandoned textile mills, service stations, industrial
facilities, and chemical processing plants. By cleaning up these properties,
local governments can protect the environment, spur economic growth, and create
jobs.
What is the purpose of this grant project?
The purpose
of this grant is to assess the level and nature of environmental contamination
at selected brownfield sites and conduct planning for the cleanup and reuse of
the properties. By assessing contaminated properties in Navassa, the Town is
quantifying the risks involved in redeveloping the properties to encourage
property owners and developers to cleanup the sites and put them back into
productive use.
Will the grant pay for the cleanup of the sites?
This
grant will not pay for the actual cleanup and redevelopment of the site. While
the EPA offers separate cleanup grants to assist with cleanup activities,
property owners and developers are often eager to invest in the redevelopment
activities in order to put the site back into productive use.
How will the community benefit from the redevelopment of these
properties?
The cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites create
productive properties, removes blight, protects the environment and often leads
to the creation of new jobs.
How can I get involved?
The Town of Navassa is actively seeking the involvement of community partners and citizens in the implementation of the EPA Brownfields
Assessment Project. There are three ways to get involved with this initiative.
1. Assist in Planning - Share your vision for what should happen to assessed properties after they are cleaned up.
2. Identify and Prioritize Sites - Tell the Town about any brownfield sites in the area you know about, and let us know what properties you feel are most important for the community to assess and redevelop in the future.
3. Stay Informed - Keep up to date on project activities.
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