Brownfield Redevelopment

The Department of Development received ARRA funds from the USEPA for brownfield redevelopment. These ARRA funds are considered supplemental funding for agencies, like the Cuyahoga County Department of Development, who have  revolving loan fund grants. The funds are intended to help communities carry out cleanup activities, redevelopment projects, and create jobs for local residents living near brownfields sites. These funds will be used to remediate approximately 22 sites throughout the County.  No funding has been issued yet, as applications are due to the Department by mid-February.

Project Description:
Funds will be used to replenish the County’s Brownfield Redevelopment Fund, from which the County will provide loans and sub-grants to support cleanup  activities at several of the “shovel-ready” projects identified by the County that are contaminated  with hazardous substances and petroleum.

Community Benefits:
Brownfield redevelopment makes it possible to re-use contaminated vacant or under-used land  for new  industrial and commercial development.. Stimulates business development and creates jobs.