“A brownfield is a property with which the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse  may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.

It is estimated that there are more than 450,000 brownfields in the U.S. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these properties increases local tax bases, facilitates job growth, utilizes existing infrastructure, takes development pressures off of undeveloped, open land, and both improves and protects the environment.” – U.S. EPA

In 2022, MIRA was awarded a $500,000 assessment grant by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). An assessment grant helps cover the cost of a Phase I and Phase II environmental assessment for potentially contaminated sites. 

> Community Engagement

> Site Selection

> Work with selected site owners to obtain permissions and site access

> Phase I Environmental Assessment and determination of likely contamination

> Phase II Environmental Assessment