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The City of Tucson, Environmental Services manages a citywide Brownfields Program, which enables successful redevelopment of adversely impacted properties. The main focus of the program is to support and enhance the development of the Rio Nuevo Project, revitalize and restore the downtown business district, major gateways and Tucson’s key historical landmarks, while preserving our Sonoran Desert landscape.
The City of Tucson first implemented their Brownfields Pilot Project in 1997 using a $200,000 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Assessment Pilot Grant to complete a Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments of Brownfields in the Rio Nuevo Redevelopment District in downtown Tucson.
Since receiving this initial Assessment Pilot Grant, the City of Tucson (City) has been awarded grants totaling $1,373,500 for assessment and cleanup, $500,000 for a Brownfields Revolving Loan Program and $200,000 for a Brownfields Job Training Grant. These varied projects and activities are managed by the City’s Environmental Services, Engineering and Technical Support Division who provides a point of contact for technical assistance, Brownfields information resources, and serves as a link between the city manager, city departments, other jurisdictions, and the community.
The City’s Environmental Services Department has many tools at its disposal that can assist the public and private sectors in redeveloping Brownfields sites. In addition, the City of Tucson has created a number of financial incentives for developers and investors who are interested in joining in the creation of the “Heart of the City”. As of December 1, 2005, the City has waived $81,853.85 in fees.
To learn more about the City’s Brownfields Program or to schedule an appointment with City staff, please contact one of the individuals listed under the Program Contacts.
More information about incentives and tax credits available from the City of Tucson within Rio Nuevo can be obtained by going to http://www.tucsonaz.gov/rionuevo/investing/index.html or by calling (520) 791-5580