The people of Oklahoma City have always had an undeniable connection with the land.
However, even some of our most responsible ventures have left behind properties or structures that are negatively impacted, due to actual or perceived environmental contamination.
Many of these sites, known as Brownfields, sit underutilized or abandoned. Oklahoma City’s Brownfields Redevelopment Program gives these properties a second chance to be developed.
The Brownfields Program can provide financial assistance and technical guidance to those engaged in the acquisition or revitalization of a Brownfield. The program can also provide guidance on mechanisms for liability protection.
The list of successful Brownfields projects is growing. Brownfield redevelopment has played a vital role in Oklahoma City’s renaissance. Contact Jimmie Hammontree, Brownfields Coordinator, to discuss how your project can benefit from Brownfields assistance.
“For every acre of reused Brownfields an estimated 4.5 acres of unused green space is preserved.”
– United States Environmental Protection Agency
Brownfields Resources
Environmental Decision Tree (pdf)
BCRLF Proposal guidelines (pdf)
The Role of AAI in Redevelopment (pdf)
EPA Region 6 Brownfields Web page
Oklahoma Corporation Commission's Brownfields Web page
Oklahoma City Planning Dept.
Robbie Kienzle, Urban Redevelopment Division Head
420 W. Main, 9th Floor
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405 297-1740
