Brownfield Redevelopment Services

Turning Contaminated Sites into Community Assets

Brownfield sites often sit idle due to the environmental, financial, and legal complexities involved with redevelopment. At Fleis & VandenBrink, we help municipalities, economic development organizations, and private partners move projects forward with clear strategies, grant support, and regulatory guidance from start to finish.

Hear from Our Past Clients

Anthony J D'Angelo profile pictureAnthony J D'Angelo
11:03 16 Mar 25
I had an amazing experience with this firm as far as the professional handling of my business needs. I would highly recommend them if you had a Landscape Project to complete for a Municipality, City, Township or County.
Menacing Banjo profile pictureMenacing Banjo
23:38 12 Feb 25
The folks here are very friendly and helpful
Brett LaBelle profile pictureBrett LaBelle
12:14 09 Nov 21
They do excellent work, and their employees are courteous and professional.
616 West profile picture616 West
14:58 06 Aug 21
J3FFenAYE profile pictureJ3FFenAYE
18:53 27 Jul 21
Robert LaPlaca profile pictureRobert LaPlaca
20:34 22 Dec 19
Great people and great service
Michael Gantos profile pictureMichael Gantos
16:21 12 Dec 19
Lisa Radtke profile pictureLisa Radtke
12:59 18 Jul 19
You could not find a better group to work with than F&V! Their staff members are not only skilled in their field, but they are quality human beings. They are great at helping small communities find ways to fund projects and are easy to work with. I am proud of the many projects I have done with them in multiple communities!

What We Do

F&V provides brownfield redevelopment consulting for projects that need environmental remediation, risk mitigation, and funding strategy. Our work includes:

  • Brownfield grant writing and administration
  • Due diligence reviews (BEAs, Phase I/II ESAs)
  • Brownfield Plans and Act 381 Work Plans
  • Environmental site characterization
  • Due care planning and implementation
  • EGLE and EPA coordination
  • Risk mitigation and remedial action oversight
  • Reuse planning and design support

We help communities secure and manage funding through EGLE, EPA, and MEDC programs to bring complicated redevelopment sites back into productive use.

Funding Strategy & Grant Support

F&V works with municipalities to make sure funding is in place before a shovel hits the ground. We’ve helped dozens of communities secure state and federal grants, including:

  • Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF)
  • Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
  • Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
  • SPARK Grants and other state programs

Our team assists with writing, budgeting, and matching fund documentation, backed by real experience navigating municipal grant cycles.

F&V provides brownfield redevelopment consulting for projects that need environmental remediation, risk mitigation, and funding strategy. Our work includes:

  • Brownfield grant writing and administration
  • Due diligence reviews (BEAs, Phase I/II ESAs)
  • Brownfield Plans and Act 381 Work Plans
  • Environmental site characterization
  • Due care planning and implementation
  • EGLE and EPA coordination
  • Risk mitigation and remedial action oversight
  • Reuse planning and design support

We help communities secure and manage funding through EGLE, EPA, and MEDC programs to bring complicated redevelopment sites back into productive use.

Funding Strategy & Grant Support

F&V works with municipalities to make sure funding is in place before a shovel hits the ground. We’ve helped dozens of communities secure state and federal grants, including:

  • Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF)
  • Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
  • Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
  • SPARK Grants and other state programs

Our team assists with writing, budgeting, and matching fund documentation, backed by real experience navigating municipal grant cycles.

Where We Work

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Tell Us About Your Project

Looking to redevelop a brownfield property? We can help. Contact our team to get started.

Why Choose Fleis & VandenBrink?

Deep Experience in Michigan

We’ve worked on dozens of brownfield site redevelopment projects throughout the state, from downtown mixed-use builds to large-scale industrial conversions.

Support Across the Full Lifecycle

F&V can step in early with due diligence, help secure funding, guide cleanup, and support long-term development. Our multidisciplinary team makes collaboration seamless.

Proven Success with EGLE & MEDC

We have strong working relationships with Michigan’s environmental and economic development agencies. That familiarity helps move projects forward faster and with fewer surprises.

Who We Serve

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Municipalities

We assist cities, townships, and counties in transforming blighted parcels into commercial, industrial, residential, or recreational developments.

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Community Services

We support local groups working with land banks, housing initiatives, or economic development efforts.

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Commercial Businesses

When funding or liability hurdles threaten a project, our team helps evaluate and navigate the brownfield path.

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Educational Institutions

We’ve helped colleges and universities plan and manage brownfield redevelopment as part of their expansion efforts.

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Homeowners Associations

We’ve worked with HOAs on larger redevelopment projects, especially where environmental conditions limit reuse potential.

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Private Clients

We provide confidential, technically sound services that clarify liability and enable informed decisions.

See Our Past Projects

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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.