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Colorado Historic Byways Initiative
The Colorado Brownfields Foundation is partnering with the Colorado
Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) Voluntary Cleanup
Program and the Colorado Department of Oil and Public Safety (OPS) on
the Colorado Historic Byways Initiative. The Initiative is a statewide
partnership intended to provide recreational, educational, and economic
benefits to Coloradans and visitors. Read More
Colorado Brownfields Conference 2007
November 15th and 16th
This 5th Annual event will feature local case studies, nationally
recognized presenters, and an opportunity to network with over 200
attendees. Co-sponsored by the CO Department of Public Health &
Environment, CO Division of Oil & Public Safety, USEPA Region 8, and
the Colorado Brownfields Foundation, it will be held in Denver at the
Double Tree at Stapleton.
Landfill Redevelopment to Affordable
Housing and Park Space— Aurora, CO
The vacant 5.30 acre site was used as a municipal landfill until the end of
the 1960s. A development plan has been approved to construct fifty-four
(54) affordably priced single-family townhomes and to expand the
adjacent public park by a 1/2 acres. However, it was not financially
feasible for the developer to proceed due to the high cost of
environmental cleanup. The Colorado Brownfields Foundation took title
to the 1/2 acre park expansion site and secured grant funding to
complete the cleanup. Because CBF is addressed the park site cleanup,
sufficient financial burden was removed to allow the development of an
affordable housing site. Read More
Manzanola, CO Train Depot
The Town of Manzanola is restoring a 1912 historic train depot for use as
their town hall and senior center, and to build an adjacent park. Town
hall will relocate to commercial center when the depot was operating)
and hopefully sparking investment in nearby properties. CBF's initial
investigation did uncover several leaking drums being stored in the
depot, as well as other items of concern associated with the former rail
use. CBF was able to identify and secure additional grant funds to
address these hazards, ensure the health of workers and the public, and
enable the renovation to continue.
Archuleta County, CO Former Highway Maintenance Facility
Archuleta County took title to a former highway department maintenance
facility in Pagosa Springs. Along with the site came a historic landfill
beneath it. The landfill extent was unknown and potential environmental
conditions chased away development interests. CBF consolidated
existing studies, initiated new historical research, and defined the landfill
boundaries and likely impacts. An All Appropriate Inquiry compliant
phase I assessment was provided to facilitate transactions.
Environmental assessments have informed land use decisions and
furthered cooperative land use planning efforts between the county and
city.
Jefferson County, CO Redevelopment Opportunities
In cooperation with the Jefferson Economic Council and Jefferson
County, CBF inventoried potential redevelopment sites with regard to
economic development opportunities. Physical details and environmental
challenges were screened. CBF prepared a Brownfields Assessment
grant application further fund these efforts and provide an environmental
due diligence tool to interested developers.
Meth Lab Cleanup Program
Colorado Brownfields Foundation accepts donations of properties
contaminated by clandestine methamphetamine labs. In many situations,
CBF can offer state tax credits plus charitable deductions for the
donation of property. Once clean, CBF will transfer property to local
housing authorities, housing nonprofits/agencies, or private parties. For
example, a landlord has $15,000 equity in a $150,000 home, a lender
carries a $135,000 mortgage, and cleanup/rehab totals $15,000. CBF
will accept a donation of both the equity and mortgage, providing
charitable deductions and state tax credits to both entities. Read More
The Colorado Brownfields Handbook
A Local Government Guide to Site Reuse and Economic Development.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment, Colorado Department of Local
Affairs, Office of Smart Growth, Colorado Community Revitalization
Association, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International
Trade, Colorado Rural Development Council. Download here (11 MB)
The Colorado Brownfields Foundation is partnering with the Colorado
Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) Voluntary Cleanup
Program and the Colorado Department of Oil and Public Safety (OPS) on
the Colorado Historic Byways Initiative. The Initiative is a statewide
partnership intended to provide recreational, educational, and economic
benefits to Coloradans and visitors. Read More
Colorado Brownfields Conference 2007
November 15th and 16th
This 5th Annual event will feature local case studies, nationally
recognized presenters, and an opportunity to network with over 200
attendees. Co-sponsored by the CO Department of Public Health &
Environment, CO Division of Oil & Public Safety, USEPA Region 8, and
the Colorado Brownfields Foundation, it will be held in Denver at the
Double Tree at Stapleton.
Landfill Redevelopment to Affordable
Housing and Park Space— Aurora, CO
The vacant 5.30 acre site was used as a municipal landfill until the end of
the 1960s. A development plan has been approved to construct fifty-four
(54) affordably priced single-family townhomes and to expand the
adjacent public park by a 1/2 acres. However, it was not financially
feasible for the developer to proceed due to the high cost of
environmental cleanup. The Colorado Brownfields Foundation took title
to the 1/2 acre park expansion site and secured grant funding to
complete the cleanup. Because CBF is addressed the park site cleanup,
sufficient financial burden was removed to allow the development of an
affordable housing site. Read More
Manzanola, CO Train Depot
The Town of Manzanola is restoring a 1912 historic train depot for use as
their town hall and senior center, and to build an adjacent park. Town
hall will relocate to commercial center when the depot was operating)
and hopefully sparking investment in nearby properties. CBF's initial
investigation did uncover several leaking drums being stored in the
depot, as well as other items of concern associated with the former rail
use. CBF was able to identify and secure additional grant funds to
address these hazards, ensure the health of workers and the public, and
enable the renovation to continue.
Archuleta County, CO Former Highway Maintenance Facility
Archuleta County took title to a former highway department maintenance
facility in Pagosa Springs. Along with the site came a historic landfill
beneath it. The landfill extent was unknown and potential environmental
conditions chased away development interests. CBF consolidated
existing studies, initiated new historical research, and defined the landfill
boundaries and likely impacts. An All Appropriate Inquiry compliant
phase I assessment was provided to facilitate transactions.
Environmental assessments have informed land use decisions and
furthered cooperative land use planning efforts between the county and
city.
Jefferson County, CO Redevelopment Opportunities
In cooperation with the Jefferson Economic Council and Jefferson
County, CBF inventoried potential redevelopment sites with regard to
economic development opportunities. Physical details and environmental
challenges were screened. CBF prepared a Brownfields Assessment
grant application further fund these efforts and provide an environmental
due diligence tool to interested developers.
Meth Lab Cleanup Program
Colorado Brownfields Foundation accepts donations of properties
contaminated by clandestine methamphetamine labs. In many situations,
CBF can offer state tax credits plus charitable deductions for the
donation of property. Once clean, CBF will transfer property to local
housing authorities, housing nonprofits/agencies, or private parties. For
example, a landlord has $15,000 equity in a $150,000 home, a lender
carries a $135,000 mortgage, and cleanup/rehab totals $15,000. CBF
will accept a donation of both the equity and mortgage, providing
charitable deductions and state tax credits to both entities. Read More
The Colorado Brownfields Handbook
A Local Government Guide to Site Reuse and Economic Development.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment, Colorado Department of Local
Affairs, Office of Smart Growth, Colorado Community Revitalization
Association, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International
Trade, Colorado Rural Development Council. Download here (11 MB)
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