[CPEO-BIF] Rochester 14621 Neighborhood, New York

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

NEIGHBORHOODS: 14621 plans its comeback

By Christine Carrie Fien
Rochester City Newspaper (NY)
September 29, 2010

A recent study says that there are approximately 82 sites in part of the 
city's northeast quadrant which qualify as known or potential 
brownfields. These are sites where development may be complicated by 
contamination.

The sites were identified in a draft revitalization plan received in 
June by the Group 14621 Community Association. The plan was funded in 
large part by a $90,000 state grant through the Brownfield Opportunity 
Areas Program.

The study, which looked at 757 acres in 14621, is the first of a 
three-step revitalization process for the community. The next will be a 
nomination study, which includes a comprehensive investigation of the 
area. An analysis of physical characteristics, economic and market 
trends is also completed and specific recommendations for revitalization 
will be made.

...

For the entire article, see
http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/news/articles/2010/09/NEIGHBORHOODS-14621-plans-its-comeback/

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Lenny Siegel
Executive Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
a project of the Pacific Studies Center
278-A Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
Fax: 650/961-8918
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