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Start Brown. Save Green.

Redeveloping brownfields will save money and precious greenfields

The push to ‘Go Green’ is not just about energy conservation. Public opposition to greenfield development has led to increased restrictions, forcing businesses and venture capitalists to seek other options. Recent changes in environmental regulation have made brownfield redevelopment a very attractive alternative for developers and entrepreneurs, not to mention the Jackson community has nationally recognized success in Brownfield developments.

Brownfield site redevelopment can provide companies an opportunity to build a tax base, rejuvenate decaying infrastructure, establish a good rapport with the community and revitalize depressed urban areas. There are also many monetary benefits to reutilizing brownfields:



Brownfield redevelopment projects are prevalent all across the country. There are many here in Michigan.

New EPA Assessment Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded the Jackson County BRA $400,000 in environmental assessment grants; $200,000 for Hazardous Substance and $200,000 for Petroleum Assessments. Assessment funds can be provided to an eligible company/developer to perform environmental assessments/due diligence for qualifying properties with redevelopment potential.

View the grant applications:

Hazardous Substance Grant Application

Petroleum Grant Application

Jackson Brownfield Redevelopment Projects


Other Michigan Brownfield Redevelopment Projects