FAQ
What are brownfields? Where are they?
Why is redevelopment of a brownfield important?
Where do I start? (Who do I contact?)
What is the Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development’s mission?
What are the most important brownfield issues?
Can Connecticut assist landowners, municipalities and developers with brownfields?
I own a brownfield, Can I get financial assistance to clean up this property?
How does the Urban and Industrial Sites Reinvestment Tax Credit Program work?
What are brownfields? Where are they?
The federal EPA Definition, below, captures the meaning of this term, and is nationally accepted: Brownfields are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. The highest concentration of brownfield sites are in our urban areas – the historic centers of industry and commerce.
Why is redevelopment of a Brownfield important?
It is vital that we reuse our brownfields to preserve our undeveloped land and our quality of life. Brownfield development generally saves money on infrastructure development because they are typically served by public infrastructure, and don’t require costly road improvements. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these properties takes development pressures off of undeveloped, open land, and both improves and protects the environment. Brownfields are in nearly every community. BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT is SMARTGROWTH AND SMART FOR CONNECTICUT.
Where do I start? (Who do I contact?)
The Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development is your access point all for state assistance programs. We can help you locate financial assistance and answers to regulatory questions. Please contact Lilia Kieltyka at Lilia.Kieltyka@ct.gov, Community Development Agent via email or at (860) 270-8095.
What is the Office of Brownfield Remediation and Development’s mission?
Our mission is to; 1) be the primary office to assist with brownfield development, 2) streamline the state process to make brownfield’s easier to develop; and 3) develop and improve financial programs to induce the development of these vital properties.
What are the most important brownfield issues?
The highest priority issues for the office to address are site predictability, Stakeholder liability, regulatory processing and financial incentive development.
Can Connecticut assist landowners, municipalities and developers with brownfields?
Yes, there are several brownfield development tools available to assist property owners, municipalities and developers. The new office offers a creative approach in meeting both their brownfield and business needs.
I own a Brownfield, Can I get financial assistance for site investigation and remediation?
Our mission is to recycle these properties back to productive use. Contact us and we can lead you in the right direction to help you better understand the regulatory process as well as funding programs.
How does the Urban and Industrial Sites Reinvestment Tax Credit Program work?
This program provides up to $100 million in tax credits for investment in contaminated property in Connecticut with a minimum of $5 million in private investment for business relocation/expansion.
