Prepared for Community Resources for Brownfields Redevelopment Workshops MAY 2010 Prepared byBeth A Grigsby LPG ATC Associates Inc bethgrigsbyatcassociatescom Brownfield Redevelopment Whats all the Hype ID: 1029751
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1. BROWNFIELDS…HOW TO IDENTIFY, INVENTORY, AND PRIORITIZEPrepared for…Community Resources for Brownfields Redevelopment WorkshopsMAY 2010 Prepared by…Beth A. Grigsby, LPG ATC Associates, Inc. beth.grigsby@atcassociates.com
2. Brownfield Redevelopment What’s all the Hype?EXPANSION, REUSE, OR REDEVELOPMENT OFBROWNFIELD SITES: Increase (RENEWS) property value and local tax base Reduce the need to develop greenfieldsUses existing infrastructure (cost savings)Mitigates public health and safety concernsImproves the community image
3. What is a Brownfield?“…..real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contamination.” (US EPA)States vary in definitionsMost contain low to moderate levels of contamination Can address asbestos, lead paint, meth lab contaminants and mine-scarred lands
4. THE COMMUNITY DEFINES ITS BROWNFIELDSEPA provides the guidance, but it is the community that identifies a property as a BrownfieldAbandoned property Active but UnderutilizedReal estate turnover complicated by real or perceived contaminationProperty use Blighted –significantly conflicts with a master plan
5. BROWNFIELD PROGRAM DOES NOT…BENEFIT POTENTIALLY RESPONSIBLE PARTIESBROWNFIELD RESOURCES CANNOT BE USED TO BENEFIT THE POLLUTER!!
6. LET’S GET STARTED : FIRST STEP---DESIGNATE THE LOCAL CHAMPIONCOUPLE OF EXAMPLES: MAYORPLANNING DEPARTMENTREGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSIONLOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORG.COUNTY COMMISSIONERSTOWN MANAGERLOCAL CHAMPIONS ARE AS DIVERSE AS THE COMMUNITIES THAT REDEVELOP BROWNFIELDS
7. HOW TO GET STARTED?REVIEW THE COMMUNITY’S PLAN FOR TARGETED AREA…WHAT’S THE BIG PICTURE?IDENTIFY SUSPECTED AREASIDENTIFY STAKEHOLDERS
8. IdentificationTour targeted areas-identify sites Go to local library or County Seat to: review Topographic maps, local and State mapsReview historical Fire Insurance mapsReview historical plat maps
9. USING MAPS TO IDENTIFY BROWNFIELDS
10. IdentificationMeet with local and state agency representatives: Local and State Health Departments: Complaints, spills, violationsLocal Police and Fire Departments: Fire runs, drug busts, nuisance, complaints Local Planning Officials
11. Utilize Resources on-lineWhere you live...Search your Environment by Zip codehttp://www.epa.gov/epahome/commsearch.htmOther Program information and Supporthttp://www.epa.gov/brownfieldshttp://www.epa.gov/compliance/environmentaljustice/index.htmlhttp://www.epa.gov/smartgrowthhttp:///www.smarte.org
12. More On-line resources: State Websites Virtual File Cabinet http://www.in.gov/idem/4101.htmSelect Virtual File Cabinet Search by County, City, Town, Zip codeFor Brownfield Program Resources and Support http://www.brownfields.in.gov
13. What are you looking for?Abandoned property Active but Underutilized…Salvage yard next to the GreenwayReal estate turnover complicated by real or perceived contaminationProperty Blighted –significantly conflicts with a Master plan or Revitalization Plan Property Blighted and located at the gateways to your community
14. Make Your List….IDENTIFY SUSPECTED AREAS (FORMER INDUSTRIAL, FORMER DRY CLEANERS, OLD GAS STATIONSCONSIDER PROPERTIES TIED TO OTHER PROJECTS (TRANSPORTATION, DISASTER RECOVERY, NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION)CONSIDER TAX DELINQUENT PROPERTIESCONSIDER FORMER SCHOOL PROPERTIES, HOSPITALS, PROPERTIES THAT ARE GATEWAYS TO THE COMMUNITY
15. The inventory can be detailed…
16. An effective Inventory can also be simple…Old English Furniture on MainPete’s Gas Station at SWC Green & WalnutMarcy’s Dry Cleaners on WashingtonOld School in Mercy NeighborhoodOld Dump on River
17. INVITE COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO HELP IDENTIFYBring stakeholders to the tablelocal neighborhood groupschurch groups local planners developerseconomic development interestsprivate corporations
18. Communities Select Their Criteria for PrioritizationCRITERIA EXAMPLES:Eligible for EPA or State fundingLocated in the TIF district or Revitalization ZoneEnvironmental Impacts—Quality of Life IssuesBlight eliminations-Quality of Life IssuesDevelopment Potential for New JobsControl of Property: can you get access?Visibility of the Site to the Community Physical site characteristics: acreage, visibility, etc.
19. WHAT’S THE BIG PICTURE?
20. WHAT IS THE FUTURE PLAN?
21. BROWNFIELD? GREENWAYS, TRAILSREAL PROPERTY? POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION? REUSE?LOGICAL STAKEHOLDERS?
22. REAL PROPERTY, POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATIONEXPANSION,REUSEREDEVELOPMENT PLAN???
23. ABANDONED BUILDING NEXT TO COMMUNITY HOUSING PROJECTPOTENTIAL FORCONTAMINATIONREAL PROPERTY?REUSE?STAKEHOLDERS?
24. OLD SCHOOL REAL PROPERTYPOTENTIAL FORCONTAMINATIONREUSE PLAN?
25. HISTORIC CITY JAIL—BROWNFIELD???REAL PROPERTYREUSE PLANPOTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION
26. OLD SULLIVAN GRADE SCHOOL—BROWNFIELD??REAL PROPERTYPOTENTIAL CONTAMINATIONREUSE PLAN?
27. MAIN STREET BUILDINGS—BROWNFIELD?REAL PROPERTYPOTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATIONREUSE PLAN
28. OLD COUNTY HOSPITAL—BROWNFIELD?REAL PROPERTYCONTAMINATION?REUSE PLAN
29. ASBESTOS
30. LEAD PAINT….
31. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK
32. POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION
33. STAINED SOILS
34. POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION?
35. POTENTIAL FOR CONTAMINATION
36. BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT…NOT ALWAYS EASYCROSSING TURF LINESUPSIDE DOWN DEALSLIABILITY ISSUESCONFUSING
37. CHALLENGES FOR RURAL COMMUNITIESRural geography with abundant green space, inaccessibilityRural demographics – sparse population, out migration, povertyLimited and inconsistent resources – capital and technical expertiseInadequate infrastructureLocal community resources Public perception, misinformation and fear
38. OVERCOMING RURAL CHALLENGESLocal championCommunity involvement at every step Pursue several different funding sources and leverageEducate community leaders through local media, site visits, forums, planning sessionsPresent best practices from nearby redevelopmentsUse regional, state and national development organizationsTake risks and be innovative, flexible and have a redevelopment vision
39. PRESENTED BY:BETH A. GRIGSBY, LPGBROWNFIELD PROGRAM MANAGERATC ASSOCIATES, INCbeth.grigsby@atcassociates.com1-800-488-20541-317-439-7871