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Funding Tools for Infill DevelopmentNorthern California PEMA
Nova Blazej, US EPA Brownfields Program
September 27, 2016
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Topics
1. Why care about brownfields
2. Overview of EPA funding
3. Role of consulting firms
4. Successful proposals and projects
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EPA’s Brownfield Program
» NOT Enforcement Program
» Redevelopment Program
» Grants and Technical Assistance
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Got Brownfields?
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Definition: “Brownfield” (federal)
A Brownfields site is real property …
the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.
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Rumrill Sports ComplexSan Pablo, CA
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Paradise Creek Apartment HomesCity of National City, CA
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Solar One – RichmondBUILDRichmond, CA
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EPA Brownfield Focus Areas
» Disadvantaged Communities
» Building on Existing Planning Work
» Near-term Redevelopment Potential
» Leveraging Resources
» Job Creation
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Communities of Concern
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Fresno, CA
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EPA Brownfields Resources
1. Targeted Brownfields Assessments
2. Assessments
3. Cleanup (20% match)
4. Revolving Loan Fund (20% match)
5. Area Wide Planning
6. Job Training
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What is an Assessment?
» Phase I – Record Search
» Phase II – Environmental Sampling
» Cleanup Planning
Oakland, CA Soil Sampling
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Targeted Brownfields AssessmentsFREE Technical Assistance
» Rolling Applications
» Apply online; 3 page
» Contractor Assistance
» Smaller-scale
» Serve public good Emeryville, 36th Street Property
Dimond District, Oakland, CA
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ASSESSMENT Grants
» $200,000-$600,000
» No Match
» Government
» Assessments
» Community Outreach
» Reuse Planning
» Cleanup Planning
» Context specific and flexible
Ambassador Affordable Housing, Emeryville, CA
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Program Details
» Eligible sites: publicly and privately owned
» Majority of budget: contractual
» Nonprofits: can receive subawards
» RFP: announced mid-October 2016
» Deadline: mid-December 2016
» Awards announced: May 2017
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CLEANUP Grants
» $200,000-$600,000
» 20% Match
» Govt. & Nonprofit
» Must Own Property
» Cleanup Planning
» Site Cleanup
Edes Ave. Habitat for Humanity, Oakland, CA
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Revolving Loan Fund
» Up to $1Million
» 20% match
» Government
» Cleanup
» Grants and Loans
» Loan amount and interest returns to grantee
DTSC Brownfields Website
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Area Wide PLANNING
» $200,000
» No Match
» Gov. & Nonprofit
» Community Involvement
» Market Research
» Infrastructure Assessment
» Brownfield Area Wide Plan
San Francisco Blue Greenway, San Francisco, CA
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Workforce Development
» $200,000
» No Match
» Govt. & Nonprofit
» Environ. Technician Certifications
» Tailored training to market demand• Hazardous Cleanup
• Lead/Asbestos Abatement
• Solar Installation, etc.
RichmondBUILD Graduates, Richmond, CA
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Role of Consulting Firms
» Educators
» Grant Writers
» Project Delivery
• Environmental Assessments
• Community Involvement
• Redevelopment Planning: site schematics, market research, area wide planning, cultural resources evaluation
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Successful Proposals & Projects
» Build on previous planning work
» Diverse partners
» Follows guidelines
» Compelling story
» Coordinate with EPA early
» Consulting team helps problem solve
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Other Resources
» EPA Brownfields website and webinars
» Center for Creative Land Recycling
» TAB EZ – Kansas State University• Example grant proposals
• Grant writing outline
» NALGEP
» EPA Region 9 Constant Contact list• [email protected]
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Three Things … Ask
1. Collaboration, not regulation
2. Brownfields = Reinvestment Opportunities
3. Talk to us early; October RFP
» Ask one community whether brownfields redevelopment would improve the social, economic and environmental qualities of their community.
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Contact Information
NOVA BLAZEJ
US EPA Brownfields Program
415-972-3846
