Brownfields Success Story Archive

Note: This information is provided for reference purposes only. Although the information provided here was accurate and current when first created, it is now outdated.

Archived Assessment Demonstration Pilot/Grant Success Stories

BIRMINGHAM, AL
	Birmingham Pilot Delivers on First of Promised New Jobs [ Summary ] May 1998

BIRMINGHAM, AL
	Heart of North Birmingham's Industrial Area Receives Transplant [ Summary ] May 1998

BIRMINGHAM, AL
	Pilot Spawns an Environmental Clearinghouse and City Development Corporation [ Summary ] May 1998

BIRMINGHAM, AL
	Village Creek Regains its Status in Birmingham EPA 500-F-03-033 [ Summary ] May 1998

BRIDGEPORT, CT
	Bridgeport's Restored Gateway Leads to a Whole New Impression [ PDF (455K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-98-269 November 1998

CHARLOTTE, NC
	Charlotte Maintains Redevelopment Momentum [ PDF (133K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-00-186 May 2000

CHICOPEE, MA
	In Chicopee, Turning Problem Sites into Opportunities [ PDF (105K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-01-218 June 2001

CLEARWATER, FL
	Clearwater's Revitalization Spectrum : From High-tech Industry to Community Health Clinic  [ PDF (103K) 3 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-01-219 June 2001

COWPENS, SC
	Cowpens' Community Rallies Around Brownfields Site [ Summary ] September 1999

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OH
	Cuyahoga Pilot is "Dedicated" to Brownfields Redevelopment [ Summary ] September 1999

DALLAS, TX
	Revitalization for Downtown Dallas as Idle Properties are Returned to Use [ Summary ] May 2003

DUWAMISH COALITION, WA
	Duwamish Coalition Setting the Standard [ Summary ] August 1998

EAST PALO ALTO, CA
	New Opportunities in Hazmat Operations for East Palo Alto Residents [ PDF (67K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-99-294 November 1999

EMERYVILLE, CA
	Attracting Big Business Leads to Positive Results for Emeryville [ Summary ] November 1998

EMERYVILLE, CA
	GIS Information Leads to Action (or No Further Action) in Emeryville [ Summary ] November 1998

GLEN COVE, NY
	Glen Cove Showcases Waterfront Redevelopment Success [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-00-251 November 2000

INDIANAPOLIS, IN
	Concrete to Cash in Indianapolis [ Summary ] November 1998

KALAMAZOO, MI
	Cooperation Brings Success to Kalamazoo [ Summary ] November 1998

KALAMAZOO, MI
	Restoration of Kalamazoo's Former Industrial Sites Spurred by EPA Grant [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary] EPA 500-F-00-189 May 2000

KALAMAZOO, MI
	The Sweet Smell of Success [ Summary ] November 1998

LIMA, OH
	Lima's Liberty Commons Project is Right on Track [ PDF (13 K) 3 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-00-191 May 2000

LOUISVILLE, KY
	Historic Trolley Barn Site Ready for Redevelopment; African American Museum May Occupy the Site [ Summary ] November 1998

LOWELL, MA
	Lowell, Massachusetts: From Brownfields to Ballfields [ Summary ] October 1998

MILWAUKEE, WI
	Old Eyesore Becomes New Home for Business [ Summary ] November 1998

NAUGATUCK, CT
	Rising from the Depths in Naugatuck Valley: The Restoration and Reuse of Idle Land [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-01-192 May 2000

NIAGARA FALLS, NY
	For Developers in Niagara Falls, the Honeymoon's Just Beginning [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-01-224 June 2001

NORTH WEST INDIANA CITIES
	East Chicago Turns Garbage into Gold [ Summary ] November 1998

OREGON ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
	Innovative Solutions and Private Investment Bring Prosperity to Oregon Mills [ Summary ] May 1998

PITTSBURGH, PA
	From Slag to Riches [ Summary ] May 1998

PROVO, UT
	Provo City Steeling Itself for Redevelopment [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-00-194 May 2000

RICHMOND, VA
	The Right Prescription: Pharmaceutical Company Brings Relief to Richmond [ Summary ] September 1999

ROCHESTER, NY
	Rochester Stakeholders Help Lead Redevelopment [ Summary ] May 1998

ROME, NY
	On the Road to Success: An Update of Rome, New York's East Rome Business Park [ PDF (97K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-00-252 November 2000

SACRAMENTO, CA
	Sacramento's Old Railways Steam Towards a New, Promising Future [ Summary ] November 1998

SAND CREEK CORRIDOR, CO
	Sand Creek Pilot Leverages $1.3 Million [ Summary ] September 1999

SAN FRANCISCO, CA
	San Francisco Pilot Sets Sights on First Site [ Summary ] September 1999

SHREVEPORT, LA
	Intervention Equals Prevention in Shreveport [ PDF (210K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-01-225 June 2001

SOMERVILLE, MA
	Somerville's Abandoned Mattress Site Springs Back [ PDF (281K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-01-226 June 2001

TRENTON, NJ
	Mustard Plants Helping to Clean Up Site (Phytoremediation) [ PDF (61K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-98-xxx May 1998

TRENTON, NJ
	Old Pottery Factory Site Gives Way to New Development in Trenton [ PDF (125K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-01-227 June 2001

WORCESTER, MA
	In Worcester, Working Together to Restore Former Industrial Land for Public Use [ PDF (111K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-00-187 May 2000

WORCESTER, MA
	Liability Protections Ensure a Good Night's Sleep for Marriott [ PDF (121K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-00-253 November 2000

Archived RCRA Success Stories

Note: For additional information on RCRA revitalization successes visit the RCRA Reuse and Brownfields Prevention Initiative Web site.

BETHLEHEM, PA
	RCRA: Preventive Maintenance for Potential Brownfields [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-00-195 May 2000

Archived BCRLF Pilot/Grant Success Stories

LAS VEGAS, NV
	Las Vegas Cleanup a Sure Thing [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-00-190 May 2000

SHREVEPORT, LA
	Shreveport's Revolving Loan Fund: Building for the Future [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-01-340 September 2001

STAMFORD, CT
	Stamford Cleanup Loan Helps Harley Davidson Race Towards Relocation and Expansion [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-00-185 May 2000

Archived Job Training Pilot/Grant Success Stories

MINERAL AREA COLLEGE, PARK HILLS, MO
	Getting the Lead Out-Creating New Opportunities in the Old Lead Belt [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-01-223 June 2001

NEW JERSEY YOUTH CORPS, NJ
	New Jersey Youth Corps is Helping Residents to Help Themselves [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-00-255 November 2000

YOUNG COMMUNITY DEVELOPERS
	Giving Disadvantaged Residents an Advantage [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-01-229 June 2001

 

Archived Targeted Brownfields Assessment Success Stories

Note: There are no current TBA Success Stories

HONOLULU, HI
	Hawaii's Targeted Brownfields Assessment: Honolulu Says "Aloha" to Brownfields Redevelopment [ Summary ] September 1999

OLD TOWN, ME
	Old Town's New Look: Along the Waterfront, an Abandoned Manufacturing Site Joins Two City Parks [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-98-270 November 1998

SMITHVILLE, TX
	EPA, EDA Assist Redevelopment Efforts in Smithville, Texas [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-99-297 November 1999

Archived Theme Success Stories

BROWNFIELDS TAX INCENTIVE
	The Federal Tax Incentive: Proving it Works for Brownfields Redevelopment [ PDF (89K) 1 page ] EPA 500-F-01-339 August 2001

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE/JOB TRAINING THEME STORY
	The Brownfields Job Training Pilot Program: Fulfilling the Commitment to Environmental Justice [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-01-221 June 2001

GOLF COURSES THEME STORY
	Par for the Course: Brownfields Pilots Provide Communities with More Greens (Features Providence, RI, Houston, TX, and Hammond, IN Pilots) [ PDF (13K) 2 pages | Summary ] EPA 500-F-01-222 June 2001

GREENSPACE THEME STORY
	Creating Greenspace at EPA's Brownfields Pilots (Features Oregon Mill Site, Kansas City, KS/MO, Cape Charles, VA, Hartford, CT, and CMEDA, MA Pilots) [ PDF (463K) 2 pages ] EPA 500-F-00-254 November 2000

RECREATIONAL REUSE AND OPEN SPACE THEME STORY
	Transforming Brownfields Industrial Eyesores into Recreational Open Space Attractions (Features Shreveport, LA, Denver, CO, Providence, RI, Tallahassee, FL and Dallas, TX Pilots) [ PDF (683K) 3 pages ] EPA 500-F-01-345 September 2001