{"id":114208,"date":"2024-08-09T20:00:20","date_gmt":"2024-08-10T00:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=114208"},"modified":"2024-11-19T23:18:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T04:18:37","slug":"epa-announces-2m-brownfields-cleanup-funding-for-north-river-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2024\/08\/09\/epa-announces-2m-brownfields-cleanup-funding-for-north-river-site\/","title":{"rendered":"EPA announces $2M brownfields cleanup funding for North River site"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tUS_EPA_seal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-114209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tUS_EPA_seal-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tUS_EPA_seal-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tUS_EPA_seal-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/tUS_EPA_seal.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $2 million clean up grant for the Former OmniSource South Property (now known as the North River site) in Fort Wayne, Indiana.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>News release from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>EPA Announces $2 Million in Brownfields Cleanup Funding for Former OmniSource South Property in Fort Wayne<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Washington D.C. (August 9, 2024) &#8211; Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $2 million clean up grant for the Former OmniSource South Property (now known as the North River site) in Fort Wayne, Indiana.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy developing this property into a thriving urban center and encouraging walkable and bikeable communities, EPA and the city of Fort Wayne are supporting human health as well as addressing legacy pollution,\u201d said EPA Region 5 Administrator Debra Shore. \u201cWe aim to create accessible, sustainable and connected communities where people can live their lives without fear of legacy pollution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFort Wayne\u2019s success with past brownfield projects positions our community well for future initiatives and investments,\u201d said Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker. \u201cBeing a recipient of this grant will enable us to make the necessary improvements to prepare the North River site for future redevelopment efforts. We\u2019re appreciative of the opportunity to work with the EPA to help ensure we\u2019re able to implement a meaningful project that will enhance the quality of life in our city and region and be environmentally friendly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The grant will help incorporate the site into the city\u2019s Riverfront Plan, which seeks to expand downtown&#8217;s reach by redeveloping former industrial sites into a vibrant mixed-use district. The site will eventually be connected via new streets, sidewalks and trails to be accessible to adjacent neighborhoods, Science Central, the Wells Street Commercial Corridor, the Riverfront, nearby parks and downtown. Additionally, the site will feature an extension of the city\u2019s Urban Trail, designed to connect key destinations for bikers and pedestrians.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the historic $1.5 billion boost from President Biden\u2019s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA\u2019s Brownfields program is helping more communities than ever before begin to address the economic, social, and environmental challenges caused by brownfields and stimulate economic opportunity, and environmental revitalization in historically overburdened communities.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about our brownfields program, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/brownfields\" target=\"_blank\">visit the EPA\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/north-river\/74329.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The former OmniSource Headquarters being demolished.  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