Perspectives from the Regional Administrator
Dallas Receives $200,000 from EPA
"If you ever need proof that Brownfields grants help revitalize former industrial and commercial sites, look no further than Dallas's own American Airlines Center," Greene said. "A few short years ago, an EPA Brownfields grant helped leverage resources for this downtown property, accelerating its transformation from an eyesore to an economic engine. I look forward to seeing the untapped potential of South Dallas receive the same boost." The grant follows on Dallas's long-term success in EPA's Brownfields program. Dallas has a nationally recognized Brownfields program, and has leveraged more than $922 million for Brownfields cleanup and redevelopment and more than 6,000 jobs since 1995.
A Brownfield is a property which may have expansion, redevelopment or reuse challenges from hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants. EPA's Brownfields program is designed to help stakeholders assess, safely clean and sustainably reuse these properties. Reinvesting in Brownfields increases local tax bases, facilitates job growth, uses existing infrastructure, takes development pressures off undeveloped land, and improves and protects the environment. Applicants receiving 292 Brownfields grants in four categories totaling $69.9 million are being announced nationwide. More Information - EPA's Brownfields program and grant recipients |