CDFA Brownfields Finance Update - February 7, 2017

Brownfields Financing Update
February 7, 2017

Features

There's no single recipe for success. Every site is different. Some can be cleaned up and redeveloped quickly. Others take years or even decades. This is a very high-level look at what often happens in brownfield cleanup and redevelopment.

Five Stories of Brownfield Renewal

Every brownfield is different, so each follows its own path to renewal. Take a look at five Portland-area brownfields to see what it took to give them a new chance at a better future.

2017 Learn more about CDFA's Free Technical Assistance for Brownfields

[Webinar] Leveraging Resources for Brownfields Revitalization: Meet the Funders: Parks, Community Health, and the Arts

Brownfield grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are one of many sources of funds that can support redevelopment of contaminated sites. This webinar will highlight a number of redevelopment resources available from the National Park Service (NPS), The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to leverage your brownfield dollars.

Cheyenne's West Edge: Past, Present and Future

Cheyenne is finalizing the plan to redevelop the once industry-heavy West Edge, utilizing EPA grants, HUD Block Grants, EDA funds and FEMA pre disaster mitigation funding. The city hope to break ground on several projects this year.

New Jersey Innovation Institute Awarded Brownfield Coalition Contract

The Brownfields Coalition of the Northeast (BCONE) has awarded the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) a contract for the Planning and Coordination Services for the 2017 Northeast Sustainable Communities Workshop.

Hoboken Finalizes $30M Purchase of Remediated Property

City of Hoboken Purchases 5.4 acres of remediated land from a Chemical Company to build the new Resiliency Park. The Park will be funded through a low-interest loan from the New Jersey Environmental Infrastructure Fund Program, which includes 19 percent principal forgiveness for the green infrastructure components.

The 2017 National Brownfields Training Conference

The National Brownfields Training Conference is the largest event in the nation focused on environmental revitalization and economic redevelopment. Held every two years, the National Brownfields Conference attracts nearly 3,000 stakeholders in brownfields redevelopment and cleanup to share knowledge about sustainable reuse and celebrate the EPA brownfields program's success.

Upcoming Events

CDFA Brownfields Financing Webinar: Financing Brownfields with Private Activity Bonds (PABs)
Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern

Join CDFA, our technical assistance partners, and experienced brownfield communities on March 9, 2016 from 2:00 – 3:30pm Eastern as we discuss Private Activity Bonds and how they can be used to compliment the redevelopment and cleanup of your brownfield project.

CDFA Online Brownfields Project Marketplace
February 01, 2017 - 12:00 - 5:00 PM Eastern

CDFA is excited to offer the Brownfields Project Marketplace as an opportunity for communities to receive free technical assistance related to the redevelopment and financing of brownfield projects. Join us online on December 6, to consult with financing professionals and brownfield project experts who can help identify potential resources for your brownfield project.

CDFA Brownfields Technical Assistance Program

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2017 Learn More About CDFA's Free Technical Assistance for Brownfields Recording

The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) offers free technical assistance to State, Local, and Tribal brownfield financing efforts. CDFA and partners provide resources and expertise related to revolving loan funds, tax credits, tax increment finance and other effective financing tools. Communities and organizations interested in learning more about CDFA's technical assistance opportunities are invited to view our informational webinar from February 1, 2017 to discuss how you can take advantage of free resources and expertise.

Brownfields Financing Headlines

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Highlights from the Online Resource Database

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Brownfield Financing

Informational one-pager of services from Technical Assistance to Brownfields Provider(TAB) NJIT

Prepared Workbook: Process for Risk Evaluation, Property Analysis and Reuse Decisions
Brownfield Financing

The Prepared Workbook for Brownfields and Land Revitalization is a risk management framework for evaluating various actions that a local government might take to bring about a desired reuse at contaminated properties that it does not currently own.

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The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) is a national association dedicated to the advancement of development finance concerns and interests. CDFA is comprised of the nation's leading and most knowledgeable members of the development finance community representing public, private, and non-profit entities alike. For more information, visit www.CDFA.net or email info@cdfa.net.

Disclaimer: This publication was developed under Assistance Agreement No. TR-83576801-0 awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It has not been formally reviewed by EPA. The views expressed in this document are solely those of Council of Development Finance Agencies and EPA does not endorse any products or commercial services mentioned in this publication.

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