The Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (WCBRA) helps the redevelopment of previously developed sites. 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.
Board members
As of February 2010.
- Jeff Irwin, Washtenaw County Commissioner, Chair
- Victoria Pebbles, General Public Representative, Vice-Chair
- Suzie Heiney, Nonprofit Environmental Group: Legacy Land Conservancy, Secretary/Treasurer
- Todd Campbell, County Municipality Representative: City of Saline
- James Harless, General Public Representative
- Mark Heusel, County Wide Development Organization: Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce
- Douglas McClure, Development Company: Conlin, McKenney & Philbrick
- April McGrath, County Municipality Representative: City of Ypsilanti
- Anna Sandu, Nonprofit Community Group
Projects
Active Projects
- Toyota Redevelopment, York Township - Construction Complete/Reimbursement Phase
- Water Street Redevelopment Project, Ypsilanti - Planning/Project concept
Approved projects
As of April 2010, the authority has approved the following brownfield projects, all of which are on hold.
- Village Market Place and Lofts, Saline
- Banks of Saline (232 Monroe Street)
- 200 South Ashley Street
- Broadway Village at LowerTown Project
- 2810 Baker Road, Dexter
Potential Brownfield Projects
As of April 2008, the authority was considering these potential brownfield projects:
- Federal Screw Works
- Corners at Dixboro Project
- Thompson Block, City of Ypsilanti
- Growing Hope, City of Ypsilanti
http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/planning_environment/planning/wcbra
