Brownfield Program

The Brownfields Assessment Grant

In 2022, the City of Savannah was awarded a Brownfields Assessment grant from the EPA to assess and plan for the clean up and reuse of brownfields. Through this funding, properties that have, or you think may have, environmental impacts can be assessed at no cost for Phase I and Phase II environmental sites assessments (ESAs). The funding can also be used to conduct regulated building materials surveys and develop site cleanup and reuse plans that support sale or redevelopment activities for eligible sites. The goals of the program are to (1) reduce harmful environmental hazards, and (2) redevelop contaminated or vacant sites into community assets. 

In addition to the assessments, this grant also covers funding for the Waters Avenue Area Wide Plan managed by the City of Savannah's Economic Development Department. More information on this can be found here.

What is a Brownfield?

A brownfield is a property whose expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence, or perceived presence, of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. These sites may have been in use in the past but are now underutilized or abandoned due to concerns of contamination. Examples of such sites include gas stations, dry cleaners, mechanic shops, aging strip malls/warehouses, industrial sites, etc.

Our Focus Areas

While this grant applies to any non-residential property within city limits, the focus areas include Hudson Hill; West Savannah; Woodville; areas between 37^th St and Victory Dr.; and areas between Habersham St. and Pennsylvanian Ave (see map below). 

Additional Resources

If you are interested in learning more or have a property that you think fits this criteria, please don't hesitate to reach out to Avni Naik at avni.naik@savannahga.gov or 912-324-1158 for more information. You may also nominate a site that you think would be eligible using the form below. For more detailed information, please view the following fact sheets:

Property Owner Fact Sheet

Property Owner Process Guide

Community Member Fact Sheet

Nominate a Site

Is there a Brownfield in your neighborhood that you’d like to see redeveloped? Are you a property owner or developer? Use the form below to nominate a site for assessment or planning work.