The City has received grants from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for environmental assessment and redevelopment activities in the South Elm Street area. This site has been designated a “brownfield” area because of possible environmental contamination. Together with City funds, a total of $6.25 million will be used for planning and redevelopment activities.

The planning effort for South Elm Street was launched in January 2004 with a kickoff event attended by more than 150 people. Participants discussed many issues during this event, ranging from ways for everyone to stay involved and connected during the planning process to visions of what uses and features should be included in the future development. A Community Advisory Team (CAT) has been formed to guide the planning and development process. The South Elm Street Redevelopment Plan was adopted by City Council in February 2007. The plan describes actions necessary to create a vibrant, mixed use development district for this 10-acre site.    

For the most up to date information on the South Elm Street project,
including meeting announcements and copies of proposals for Master Developers,
please visit South Elm Street Redevelopment.

Additional links and resources:

EPA Brownfield Assessment Program
HUD Brownfield Economic Development Initiative Program
Downtown Greensboro, Incorporated

Dyan Arkin
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