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What We Do
Fleis & VandenBrink supports brownfield redevelopment by bringing together environmental, regulatory, funding, and redevelopment expertise under one roof. Our multidisciplinary teams help investors, developers, communities, and economic development partners understand site constraints, manage risk, and assemble the incentives needed to move projects forward.
Our brownfield services span the full redevelopment lifecycle, including:
- Brownfield incentive strategy, grant writing, and program administration
- Due diligence and acquisition support (BEAs, Phase I and Phase II ESAs)
- Brownfield Plans and Act 381 Work Plans
- Environmental site characterization and regulatory documentation
- Due care planning, implementation, and compliance support
- Coordination with EGLE, EPA, MEDC, and local agencies
- Risk mitigation and remedial action oversight
- Reuse planning and engineering support to align cleanup with redevelopment goals
F&V helps clients identify funding opportunities, manage regulatory complexity, and coordinate environmental and redevelopment decisions so that challenging sites can return to productive use. Contact F&V to discuss how our expertise can support your project.
Funding Strategy & Grant Support
Putting the Financial Pieces in Place to Move Projects Forward
Successful redevelopment depends on more than cleanup—it requires a clear funding strategy that makes a project pencil before construction begins. Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V) works with private developers, communities, and their partners to identify, secure, and coordinate funding early so projects can move forward with confidence.
We have helped clients leverage a wide range of state and federal funding programs, including:
- Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF)
- Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
- Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
- SPARK Grants and other state and regional programs
Our team supports grant strategy, application development, budgeting, and matching‑fund documentation—grounded in real‑world experience navigating public funding cycles and redevelopment timelines.
Brownfield Redevelopment Services
Integrated Support from Due Diligence Through Reuse
F&V provides comprehensive brownfield redevelopment consulting for projects that involve environmental risk, regulatory complexity, and layered financing. We help align environmental solutions with redevelopment goals so sites can return to productive use.
Our services include:
- Brownfield incentive strategy, grant writing, and program administration
- Due diligence and acquisition support (BEAs, Phase I and Phase II ESAs)
- Brownfield Plans and Act 381 Work Plans
- Environmental site characterization and regulatory documentation
- Due care planning, implementation, and compliance support
- Coordination with EGLE, EPA, MEDC, and local agencies
- Risk mitigation and remedial action oversight
- Reuse planning and engineering support to integrate cleanup with development
F&V helps developers and communities reduce uncertainty, manage risk, and assemble funding packages that support successful redevelopment.
Contact F&V to discuss your site and explore funding and brownfield options early in the process.
Where We Work
Tell Us About Your Project
Looking to redevelop a brownfield property? We can help. Contact our team to get started.
Who We Serve
Municipalities
We assist cities, townships, and counties in transforming blighted parcels into commercial, industrial, residential, or recreational developments.
Community Services
We support local groups working with land banks, housing initiatives, or economic development efforts.
Commercial Businesses
When funding or liability hurdles threaten a project, our team helps evaluate and navigate the brownfield path.
Educational Institutions
We’ve helped colleges and universities plan and manage brownfield redevelopment as part of their expansion efforts.
Homeowners Associations
We’ve worked with HOAs on larger redevelopment projects, especially where environmental conditions limit reuse potential.
Private Clients
We provide confidential, technically sound services that clarify liability and enable informed decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brownfield redevelopment refers to the process of assessing, cleaning up, and redeveloping properties that may be contaminated by hazardous substances, pollutants, or petroleum. These sites are typically underused due to real or perceived environmental issues.
