We welcome governmental entities, neighborhood associations, businesses, economic development organizations and other interested parties to get involved with the ECI Brownfields Coalition. Instead of abandoned properties, unused and unusable buildings and potentially contaminated sites, members of the Coalition envision better environments resulting in assessing, remediating and redeveloping these properties.
As the Coalition expands to accommodate additional brownfields properties, responsibilities and redevelopment interests, efforts will intensify to address the transformation of brownfields sites in Blackford, Delaware, Grant and Jay counties.
Although an individual community can apply for EPA funding, there are distinct advantages in being part of the Coalition:
- The Regional Planning District has completed a variety of different type Phase I assessments, as well as amassed a knowledge base about the brownfields approach and its relationship to economic development. The District has carried out various brownfields related activities, including grant activities and outreach efforts for several years. The District’s efforts have also been complemented by assistance from environmental engineers, state and federal agencies and other resources.
- The District and Coalition are looked to by the state and federal agencies as a responsible party to initiate brownfields redevelopment projects. Regionalism is looked on favorably by agencies.
Potential Partners / Stakeholders
Local Government – Public
- Elected Officials
- Health & Housing Departments
- Planning/Redevelopment Commissions
Local Business – Private
- Attorneys
- Chambers of Commerce
- Consultants
- Developers
- Economic Development Groups
- Lending Institutions
- Realtors
- Small Business Associations
- Utilities
Local/State Interest Groups – Private & Public
- Churches
- Community Leaders
- Community Members
- Environmental Groups
- Foundations
- Healthcare Organizations
- Habitat for Humanity
- Historic Preservation
- Media