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Please join us for an exciting in-person event at Pocatello City Hall, Council Chambers, on Wednesday, March 20^th, at 2:00 p.m. to learn about the Brownfield Redevelopment Program. Meet Leonard Farr* from Stantec, ask questions, and explore the possibilities of transforming brownfields. Brownfields in desirable locations allow for urban areas to be intensified and revitalized, as these sites are often redeveloped for a wide range of uses, including residential, retail, parks, recreational areas, and municipal facilities. Brownfields are often already serviced by roads, water, and sewer systems, making them a natural choice for redevelopment.

And, of course, we can’t forget that redeveloping brownfields positively impacts the environment! Instead of letting contaminated land further degrade the environment and migrate off-site, we can clean up these locations and improve environmental quality. Don't miss this chance to be part of our city's progress! Mark your calendar, and we'll see you there! 

~Refreshments will be served~

Brownfield Redevelopment Program

The City of Pocatello was awarded an EPA Community-Wide Brownfield Assessment grant. This Brownfield Redevelopment Program (BRP) funding allows the city to assist with redevelopment projects. Revitalizing brownfield sites creates benefits throughout the community. Redeveloping previously developed sites and reusing existing infrastructure, utilities, and roads allows open space and undeveloped land to be preserved. In addition, it boosts the local economy by increasing city tax revenues, creating jobs, and improving the value of adjacent property.

Continuous community involvement and stakeholder engagement are essential for a successful BRP and may help to ensure or accelerate land revitalization efforts. Partnerships with private and other public entities are a proven strategy for leveraging multiple resources to ensure project success.

*Leonard Farr, RG, LG

PROJECT MANAGER, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND CLEANUP PLANNING LEAD

Leonard has 33 years of brownfield project management and environmental consulting experience, and Leonard has been working on brownfield revitalization projects since the EPA program was first developed in the 1990s. He is recognized by colleagues, clients, and agency partners as a seasoned brownfield redevelopment professional. Over the past ten years of his career, Leonard has managed the implementation of 15 EPA Brownfield Grant projects totaling $7.2 million in funding. He helped prepare the grant application that secured the $500,000 EPA Brownfield Community-Wide Assessment Grant that is the foundation of the City of Pocatello’s project. Leonard developed an in-depth understanding of Pocatello’s brownfield challenges and opportunities through the grant writing process.

We are looking forward to seeing you!