Brownfield Program

To date, 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 over 3,900 jobs.

Members

To view the member listing, please see the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority page.

Brownfield Authority Agendas/Packets

Please follow this link for agendas and packets for the WCBRA.

Resources to Start a Project

These documents act as essential starting points for any brownfield project. Please email Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (WCBRA) for any 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 all completed brownfield projects to determine the accuracy of key brownfield plan components, such as projected job creation, private investment, cost of eligible activities, etc. The results demonstrate the accuracy of the Brownfield Plans approved, in terms of projected economic impact and level of public subsidy:

Additional Information

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