Michigan is steering about $30 million year in development-friendly tax credits away from the sprawling suburbs and into the urban core. The state’s decade-old Brownfield redevelopment program is being linked to the “cool cities” initiative in an effort to rebuild older cities and suburbs into economic powerhouses with vibrant downtowns. You can work with your Administration to find ways where a Redevelopment Program can Infuse New Life Into Abandoned Sites.

According to Brownfield Source.org,  redevelopment involves several issues important to local governments and the community, such as economic development, public health, environmental protection, and community participation in the planning process. As such, local governments are primary stakeholders in the brown fields redevelopment process.

Local government can play several roles when it comes to brown fields redevelopment. Which role the local government plays is determined by several factors, and the roles can change from project to project. Exploring the potential roles for local government in the brownfields redevelopment process can help local governments discern which role or roles might be most appropriate for meeting the challenges facing their community. (Click for More)

 Brownfield Source has strategic ways for cities to acquire money, and you can check out their section on  innovative ideas for local government. If interested, you can also contact ALICE for model language.

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