In an effort to jump start revitalization along Highway 80 in Jackson, Mississippi, the Metrocenter Area Coalition has begun work on a Brownfield Area-wide Planning Grant from EPA. Brownfields Area-Wide Planning pilots are part of the HUD-DOT-EPA Partnership for Sustainable Communities
(http://www.sustainablecommunities.gov/index.html).
This Partnership is focused on helping communities nationwide improve
access to affordable housing, more transportation options, and lower
transportation costs while protecting the environment. Through a set
of guiding livability principles and a partnership agreement that will
guide the agencies' efforts, this partnership will coordinate federal
housing, transportation, and other infrastructure investments to protect
the environment, promote equitable development, and help to address the
challenges of climate change.
Partnership information on Key Resources, including Economic Development
and Brownfields Redevelopment: http://www.sustainablecommunities.gov/toolsKeyResources.html.
Stay tuned for more information!!
If you're interested in partnering with area business and the Metrocenter Area Coalition, contact Nina Holbrook at 601-624-3299 or email her at nina_holbrook@comcast.net .
