Green Bay City Hall
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — A federal grant is helping revitalize properties in Green Bay.
The city was selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to receive a $500,000 Brownfields Community-wide Assessment Grant.
“This is grant award is great news for Green Bay and will allow us to continue revitalizing key areas of our community in the years ahead,” said Mayor Eric Genrich. “The city has a longstanding and constructive relationship with the EPA and its Brownfields Program, which has enabled us to redevelop numerous formerly contaminated sites and repurpose them for public benefit and enhanced property value.”
This grant will allow municipal staff to comprehensively assess properties that may be hindered by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. By identifying and addressing these historical environmental challenges, Green Bay can safely transition underutilized spaces back into productive community assets.
The city of Green Bay’s Community and Economic Development Department will oversee the grant’s administration. City officials will collaborate closely with EPA Region 5 Project Officer Ashley Green and Regional Contact Torre Ippolito to finalize the cooperative agreement details.
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