Revitalizing Brownfields: Progress and Funding for Waterbury’s Industrial Sites
This article highlights the efforts to rehabilitate challenging brownfield sites in Waterbury, specifically the Cherry Street Industrial Park and 324 Maple Street. Key funding sources have been secured, including $650,000 from DECD Municipal Pilot, $400,000 from EPA cleanup grants, and $1,140,000 from EDA Development grants. This collaborative project involves multiple agencies and aims to restore these areas into usable, safe spaces for the community. With local visions and strategic partnerships, these efforts are paving the way for a sustainable future.
Revitalizing Brownfields: Progress and Funding for Waterbury’s Industrial Sites
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Brownfields Revisited Difficult sites coming back
Funds secured • DECD Municipal Pilot $650,000 • DECD assessment funding $40,000 • EPA cleanup grants $400,000 • EPA assessment grant $130,000 • ARRA EPA VCOG $180,000 • EDA Development grant $1,140,000 • City match; Other $120,000
Arthur BogenEnvironmental Strategist Down to Earth, LLC 41 Eagle Ridge Drive, Essex, CT 06426 abogen@downtoearthconsulting.com 203 444 2023