A New Opportunity for Ravenswood Property Owners
The City of Ravenswood is now moving into the execution phase of its EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant—and this is where the impact begins.
This program is designed to help address one of the biggest challenges facing older commercial buildings: the unknown.
For many property owners, questions about environmental conditions, building materials, or past uses can make it difficult to:
- sell a property
- secure financing
- move forward with redevelopment
This grant allows the City to step in and help remove those barriers.
What This Means for You
If you own a vacant or underused commercial property within the city limits, you may be eligible to receive no-cost environmental assessments and related planning support.
These services can include:
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
- Surveys for asbestos, lead-based paint, and other materials
- Reuse and redevelopment planning
The goal is simple:
to give you the information you need to move forward with confidence.
Why This Matters
Many properties in Ravenswood have strong potential—but uncertainty often holds them back.
By identifying and addressing potential issues early, this program helps:
- reduce risk for property owners
- make sites more attractive to buyers and investors
- support new business development and revitalization
This is a practical step toward bringing more buildings back into active use.
What Participation Looks Like
Participation in the program is completely voluntary.
If your property is selected:
- the City coordinates the assessment process
- qualified professionals complete the work
- results are shared with you
You maintain full ownership and control of your property at all times.
Getting Started
We are currently identifying priority sites and beginning the first round of assessments.
If you are a property owner and are interested in learning more, now is the time to reach out.
Even if you’re not ready to redevelop immediately, this program can help position your property for future opportunities.
Contact Information
If you think your property may be a good fit—or if you just want to explore your options—please contact us using the form below.
Looking Ahead
This grant represents a meaningful opportunity for Ravenswood to take proactive steps toward revitalizing underused properties and supporting future investment.
We’re excited to get started—and to work with local property owners to help move projects forward.
