Alamosa’s downtown redevelopment is moving forward with strong momentum as construction has begun on a new four-story, 90-room hotel located on a formerly condemned property. Thanks to a timely $1.3 million EPA cleanup grant, environmental
In 2024–2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized new drinking-water standards and updated cleanup guidance for PFAS (“forever chemicals”), establishing the first-ever enforceable limits for six PFAS compounds under the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.
The Colorado Brownfields Partnership recently completed its planning effort for the former Public Works property in Parachute. With months of planning, market analysis, and community engagement, the finalized Action Plan has been submitted to the
The November Grand Junction Brownfields Workshop brought together over 20 attendees representing communities across the Western Slope, including Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Parachute, Silt, New Castle, Delta, and Montrose. Participants spent the day learning how
Project Profile: Parachute Public Works Site Project Summary The Colorado Brownfields Partnership supported the Town of Parachute in evaluating redevelopment opportunities for the former Public Works site, a centrally located property positioned to serve as
Properties that sit untouched because of their real or perceived contamination can be rehabilitated using our Brownfields Program along with the Voluntary Cleanup Program. Because the Voluntary Cleanup Program provides both federal and state remedial
November Brownfields Buzz: Wishing You a Successful FY26 Application & Happy Holiday Season. As we wrap up the year, KSU TAB wishes you a warm and restful holiday season.
The Colorado Brownfields Partnership will be at the APA Colorado Planning Conference in Grand Junction on October 23–24 and will offer brownfields office hours for planners, local officials, and community partners. Visit our booth for
CBP’s latest case study spotlights the transformation of the long-vacant Holy Trinity Convent & School in downtown Trinidad. Built in the late 19th/early 20th centuries and empty since 2004, the site tested positive for widespread
Join us for a free, hands-on Colorado Brownfields Workshop on Wednesday, November 12 at Suplizio Field (Grand Junction Jackalopes stadium) in Grand Junction. The workshop is open to all, free of charge, and geared toward
CBP recently hosted a community engagement event for the Town of Parachute’s planning assistance project, focused on revitalizing the downtown corridor. Residents weighed in on preferred uses—like dining, small shops, and mixed-use buildings—and shared design
On August 7, 2025, the Trump-led EPA officially terminated the $7 billion “Solar for All” grant initiative, designed to support solar installations for low-income households under the Inflation Reduction Act. Only about $53 million had
These grants put the agency’s commitment to protect human health and the environment into action while remaining good stewards of tax dollars and advancing policies to energize the economy.
On May 16, 2025, the EPA announced over $11.6 million in Brownfields Grants to support cleanup and revitalization efforts across seven Colorado communities. The funding—part of a larger $267 million national investment—will help address contamination
In early 2025, a critical $1 million EPA grant for brownfield cleanup in Pueblo was temporarily frozen due to federal budget reviews. The grant was earmarked for remediating the El Centro del Quinto Sol Recreation
This round of Colorado grants is part of a nationwide $267 million EPA investment, the largest to date. Here’s how it breaks down: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin emphasized the importance of turning contaminated spaces into
On May 14–15, 2025, Cañon City hosted a two-day event, “Exploring Small Developer Success with Jim Heid,” spotlighting the Hotel St. Cloud—a landmark Brownfield redevelopment in the city’s historic downtown. Organized by Downtown Colorado, Inc.
Doug Jamison is stepping into retirement from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment after over 30 years of dedicated service. As the longtime Superfund and Brownfields Unit Leader, Doug has overseen critical environmental
Attention Community Brownfield Leaders and Change-makers! EPA’s NEW Community Change Grants program is a groundbreaking funding opportunity that aims to catalyze transformative change in your community. Over $2 billion dollars in Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
Calling all brownfields practitioners! The solicitation EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-23-08 for a Brownfields JT grant is open and will close August 2, 2023! EPA’s Brownfields JT grants are available for nonprofit organizations, Indian Tribes, Redevelopment agencies, Regional
Are you thinking of applying for an EPA Brownfields Grant in 2024? Registration is now open for the KSU TAB Spring 2023 Brownfields Grant-Writing Training Webinar Series: It is Never too Early to Start. One registration gains
Affordable housing is a critical need in communities throughout Colorado. A variety of influences make affordable housing projects challenging to realize, such as construction and labor costs, an increase in second home and investment purchases,
The first step in addressing a Brownfield is to test and learn the extent of any environmental contaminants that may be on the property. Phase I and Phase II assessments provide the data to allow professionals to conclude whether environmental problems are present.
VCUP is a State program through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) that helps people by identifying clear steps to take to identify and resolve environmental contamination on distressed or contaminated properties.
We are thrilled to announce the adoption of the new Town of Silverton Master Plan! The three year process of visioning, goal setting and the writing of the master plan stemmed from a Colorado Brownfields Partnership Brownfields Redevelopment and Revitalization Workshop.
CBP is accepting applications from communities for brownfield visioning and action planning assistance. This program supports the community in exploring current needs and opportunities related to brownfields site(s), and creates strategies to address them.
We at the Colorado Brownfields Partnership are experts in helping Colorado communities envision, learn, and plan for the future of their brownfields and community. But once that work is done, we know that applying for state assistance is a key step towards brownfield revitalization success.
Throughout the 20th century, a building material- called asbestos- was frequently used in flooring, insulation, drywall/walls, drywall mud and more. However, asbestos was identified as a health hazard in the 1970’s, and the use of asbestos as a building material is now illegal in the United States.
By supporting a community-wide vision through assistance, the Partnership believes Silverton will be able to move towards strategies identified in the process that will equip the community to tackle future brownfield projects.
Although Hotchkiss completed a successful public engagement process and landed on a concept for the old Public Works Building, the Town has more work to do to get the brownfield ready for reuse.
Keep up with the latest brownfield resources including videos, tools, webinars, and grant opportunities.
