The Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The purpose of the Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (WCBRA) is to facilitate the redevelopment of previously developed sites, consistent with the community's commitment to sustainability and its vision for the future. Established by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, the WCBRA can provide a mechanism for cleanup of contaminated sites, even if only slightly contaminated or perceived to be contaminated, such that current re-development is not occurring. Redeveloping brownfields helps to ease urban sprawl by encouraging the reuse of established commercial and industrial districts where public services are already in place.

Recent News

On November 5, 2008, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will consider setting a public hearing for public comment on November 19, 2008 for several Draft Brownfield Plans.  The hearing for each of the Draft Brownfield Plans will be held at approximately 6:45 at 220 North Main Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan.  The Draft Brownfield Plans include the three Plans approved at the City of Ann Arbor's City Council Meeting on Monday, October 20, 2008. 

An in-depth look at the regional brownfield program in Washtenaw County, a presentation given at the 2008 National Brownfields Conference in Detroit, Michigan.
                                     Regionalism: An Effective Tool for Brownfield Redevelopment in Washtenaw County

The Banks of Saline Brownfield Redevelopment Project, located in the City of Saline was awarded a Clean Michigan Initiative $1 Million Brownfield Redevelopment Grant and Loan in April.  Click here for more information 

Michigan Business Tax Credits increased for brownfield projects.  Click here for more information about the process and MBT credit opportunities.

Please click here for general information about the Washtenaw County community.

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Contact Information

Jeremy McCallion,  Brownfield Planner
mccallionp@ewashtenaw.org
734-222-6877

last update 10/23/2008