Fact Sheet: Site Reuse and Redevelopment Program

Site Reuse and Redevelopment Program
Technical Assistance for the Reuse/Redevelopment of Sites

Background

To address the reuse of sites in Michigan's older communities and establish a non-regulatory customer assistance program to benefit the environment and economic development, the Michigan Department of Commerce (MDOC) created the Site Reuse and Redevelopment Program within the Environmental Services Division. This program is designed to provide technical assistance on elements site reclamation (in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources [MDNR]), site reuse/redevelopment and project packaging.

Agencies Involved

The Site Reuse and Redevelopment Program is managed by the Environmental Services Division, MDOC. The Site Reclamation/List Program is managed by the Environmental Response Division, MDNR.

Funding Programs

Site clearance, demolition and rehabilitation is a category of the MDOC Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program which is available to eligible non-entitlement governmental units.

Environmental cleanup for economic development is a category under the Michigan Environmental Protection Bond of 1988 which is available to all eligible governmental units.

Technical Assistance for the Reuse/Redevelopment of Sites

Program Services

Site Clearance, Demolition and Rehabilitation - Provide technical assistance and compliance information to communities and development agencies in the planning, funding and implementation of site clearance, demolition and rehabilitation.

Site Reclamation - In cooperation with the MDNR Site Reclamation Program, provide technical assistance and compliance information on the economic development aspects of the site reclamation grant/loan program.

Information Data Base - Provide information and resources on related issues.

For further information contact:

Site Reuse and Redevelopment Program
Environmental Services Division
Michigan Departments of Commerce and Natural Resources
P.O. Box 30004
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7504
(517) 335-2109


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Last Updated: November 10, 1995