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Brownfields Redevelopment Program
Welcome to the Indianapolis Brownfields Redevelopment ProgramDefinition: A Brownfield is commonly defined as an "abandoned, idled, or underutilized property where redevelopment is in part inhibited by actual or perceived environmental contamination".
The Brownfields Redevelopment Program provides technical assistance for the redevelopment of brownfield sites to promote economic growth, community development, and neighborhood revitalization.
In the past, developers were hesitant to redevelop brownfields due to the liability they would face and the expenses associated with cleanup. More and more, developers are discovering the wealth of assistance available for these projects. In addition, these blighted properties are often in prime locations for business.
Although redevelopment may be difficult, the benefits outweigh the risks. The benefits include a healthier environment, job creation, a reduction in urban sprawl, increased tax revenue, business growth, housing creation, safer communities, a reduced human health risk, and the removal of blight.
The Brownfields Program offers financial assistance for redevelopment in the form of grants or loans through the Indy/LISC Neighborhood Brownfield Initiative. Eligibility requirements and applications for this and others programs are available under the grants/loans link.
The City of Indianapolis has been involved in several redevelopment projects in the past. To view previous brownfield efforts, click on the success stories link.
Public Meetings2007 Spring Brownfields Forum
Request For Proposals
Current HUD Funded Phase I Update, Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Plus RFP #2008-A
- The City of Indianapolis Brownfield Redevelopment Program is currently soliciting RFP #2008-A to assist its redevelopment partner Westside Community Development Corporation. This RFP #2008-A seeks proposals to utilize a portion of a HUD Special Projects grant to conduct environmental professional services to prepare a former foundry site at 2732 W. Michigan Street for residential redevelopment.
Interested parties may request the "Formal RFP Packet" that includes a Phase I ESA and all subsequent environmental assessment activities conducted at the site by the City of Indianapolis. RFP proposal responses are due at NOON on Friday March 28, 2008. Download the RFP.
2007 EPA Funded Phase II Environmental Site Assessment RFP:
- This Phase II ESA RFP will include full characterization and delineation of two (2) DMD-owned brownfield properties located at 323 S. LaSalle Street and 2460 N. Delaware Street. Download the RFP.
Previous EPA Assessment Grant RFP:
- Phase I ESA Survey for portions of Fall Creek Place Phase 4 in the King Park neighborhood and portions of the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood.
Download the RFP.
Recent Brownfields Projects
With support from HUD
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