Brownfield redevelopment allows our community to reclaim and improve its lands, making previously developed property viable for new development. The US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) defines brownfield sites as "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 City of Cincinnati is committed to taking a proactive approach in the redevelopment and revitalization of Cincinnati's brownfield properties.

In December 2001, the City launched the Strategic Program for Urban Redevelopment (SPUR) which utilizes interdepartmental expertise to identify, recommend, and prioritize brownfield redevelopment throughout the City. The mission of the SPUR team is to identify and remove real or perceived barriers to development in order to redevelop underutilized land within the City of Cincinnati.


Current Projects

SPUR Map

For more brownfield redevelopment information, contact Bonnie Phillips, bonnie.phillips@cincinnati-oh.gov or 513-352-5310. For information about the City's Strategic Program for Urban Redevelopment (SPUR) program, go to http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cdap/pages/-9408-/.

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