Brownfield Program
Atlanta’s Brownfields Grant Program
The City of Atlanta’s Brownfields Program started in 1996 when it received its first brownfields grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Since then, the City has managed programs and initiatives aimed at identifying, assessing, and remediating brownfields sites throughout Atlanta. This page provides an overview of current and recently completed brownfields programs managed by the City of Atlanta.
Need assistance? Contact Jessica Lavandier at jlavandier@atlantaga.gov or 404-865-8522.
Grant Awards
What is a brownfield?
A brownfield is a real property whose expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Examples include former industrial sites, gas stations, and dry-cleaning establishments. Atlantic Station and the Beltline are two examples of successful brownfield cleanup and redevelopment projects in the City.
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Brownfields Assessment Program
The City of Atlanta has been awarded a 2020 Brownfields Assessment Grant by EPA. With the grant, the City seeks to promote redevelopment of brownfield sites in Target Areas by providing no-cost Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) for select brownfield properties.
Sites to be assessed are expected to come primarily from the following Target Areas in the City: Groundwork Atlanta (NPUs D and G), the Proctor Creek Watershed, the Atlanta Area-Wide Plan (AWP)/Murphy Triangle area, and Jonesboro Road. These areas have been identified through previous brownfield programs, economic development plans, and strategic planning efforts. Good candidates for ESAs meet the definition of a brownfield, will be redeveloped in the near-term, and will bring jobs/employment or affordable housing to the area. Please note that ESAs can’t be kept confidential.
Nominate a Site
To nominate a site for this program, submit the application form using the link below. If selected, the property owner will also need to complete a site access form.
Current Projects
Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund
Funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and jointly managed by the City of Atlanta and Invest Atlanta, the Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund (BRLF) Program provides financing to eligible brownfield clean-up projects within the Atlanta city limits. The BRLF provides low interest, long-term loans to eligible developers and buyers to clean up qualified sites. Nonprofits who are the sole owner of the property that is the subject of a remediation are eligible for a subaward.
The Brownfields Revolving LoanGuidelines and Procedures Manual and this presentation provide information about program requirements and procedures, environmental cleanup requirements, and site/borrower eligibility. Read more in the resources below.
Community Involvement Plans
Brownfields Stakeholder Advisory Committee (BSAC)
The Brownfields Stakeholder Advisory Committee (BSAC) is a board with government, brownfield professionals, community, and non-profit representatives that provides input and recommendations on brownfield activities.
- March 1, 2022 Presentation — EPA and City of Atlanta
- October 15, 2020 Presentation
- July 23, 2019 Presentation
- September 19, 2018 Presentation
- December 1, 2016 Presentation