Brownfields Remediation Supports Urban Redevelopment
A former industrial building undergoing remediation in Waterbury, CT.
For communities looking to assess and redevelop potentially contaminated sites, it helps to have a trusted partner with experience managing complex environmental projects from planning and design through construction. We spoke with Jim Olsen, Business Development Lead for the Environment Business Line, about our work in site redevelopment.
How does our Environmental team add value for clients and partners on complex site redevelopment projects?
One way we add value is through the depth of our experience. For a complex redevelopment project, the beginning stages can often include uncertainty about potential costs, funding mechanisms, and the future use of the site. Our team builds strong relationships with municipal clients, planners, funding agencies, and other project partners to streamline this process and give our clients the information they need to determine the site’s potential for future use.
For municipalities and regional organizations looking to identify and assess potentially contaminated sites, what is the first step?
The first step is gaining insight into their specific context, which is done by creating a brownfields inventory or area-wide assessment. By conducting this initial assessment, our partners can get a much better understanding of the technical aspects of investigation and remediation, as well as the costs involved. When our partners have a good understanding of their sites, it minimizes the risks involved with redevelopment, and ultimately paves the way for a successful project.