CDFA Brownfields Financing Update - December 1, 2015

Brownfields Financing Update
December 1, 2015

Features

CDFA Brownfields Financing Webinar: Financing Green Energy on Brownfields

January 14, 2:00 - 3:30pm EST
Join CDFA, US EPA, and experienced brownfield communities as we discuss the potential behind using brownfields as sites for renewable energy generation, the unique financing tools available for these projects, and the potential benefits for impacted communities and energy developers.

Atlanta, MARTA, GDOT Turn Attention to Southwest Atlanta's Redevelopment

There has been significant government effort to remediate portions of the Atlanta Beltline's Westside Trail using money from Atlanta's Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund, according to Saporta Report. The proposal to borrow from the revolving loan fund is not to exceed $140,000.

HUD Offers Next Round of Planning Grants to Help Transform Communities

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of new funding to help local communities across the country to redevelop severely distressed public and HUD-assisted housing and transform surrounding neighborhoods

Breweries and Brownfield Cleanups: A Synergy to Celebrate

MINN Post reports on a Minnesota brewery facing a $1.5 million environmental assessment and cleanup bill and how they were able to leverage cleanup grants necessary for redevelopment.

WI's Investments in Brownfields Yield 14-Fold Return

Findings from a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater study found that Wisconsin's investments in brownfields fueled by $121.4 million in state grants and leveraged by local and federal incentives, have cumulatively recouped $1.77 billion, a more than 14-fold return on investment.

CDFA Brownfields Technical Assistance Program

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Enroll Now! CDFA Online Brownfields Project Marketplace

February 2-4, 1:00 - 5:00pm EST
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 February 2-4 to consult with financing professionals and brownfield project experts who can help identify potential resources for your brownfield project.

Brownfields Financing Headlines

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Highlights from the Online Resource Database

2015 Brownfield Grants Resources Chart
Brownfield Financing | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

A resource chart from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that outlines the brownfield grants and technical assistance available to communities.

Economic and Fiscal Impact of Wisconsin's Brownfields Investments
Brownfield Financing | State Finance Program

This report from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater examines the economic and fiscal impact of Wisconsin's brownfields investments. The study finds that state investments in brownfields have yielded a 14-fold return on investment.

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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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