Brownfield Program

The Washtenaw County Brownfield Program has supported redevelopment of 1,059 acres of property. Completed and active projects represent $430 million of new investment and the creation/retention of 3,900+ jobs.

Members

For a list of members, visit the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority page.

WBCRA Agendas & Packets

Click this link for agendas and packets.

Resources To Start A Project

Documents below are essential starting points for brownfield projects. Email Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (WCBRA) for questions and/or further assistance.

  1. Local Brownfield Revolving Fund (formerly LSRRF) Policy Revised and Adopted May 4, 2017 (PDF)
  2. Local Brownfield Revolving Fund Application (PDF)
  3. Program Policies and Procedures Revised and Adopted May 4, 2017 (PDF)
  4. Project Application - City of Ann Arbor (PDF)
  5. Project Application (PDF)

Environmental Assessment Grant Program

In May 2017, WCBRA established a grant program to assist public and private entities with environmental assessments on prospective brownfield properties.

  1. Environmental Assessment Grant Program Application (PDF)
  2. Environmental Assessment Grant Program Policy Adopted May 4, 2017 (PDF)

Performance Audit

A review was completed in May 2016 of completed brownfield projects to determine the accuracy of key brownfield plan components such as projected job creation, private investment and cost of eligible activities. The results demonstrate the accuracy of approved Brownfield Plans in terms of projected economic impact and level of public subsidy:

For additional information about Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Program, email Nathan Voght or call 734-544-3055.