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- Turning Obstacles into Community Reuse Opportunities Revitalization Through your Brownfields Journey | Prepared by DCI in partnership with Kansas State University TAB, Development Research Partners, SEH Inc., Adaapta
- DCI Recovery Framework | Prepared by Progressive Urban Management Associates (P.U.M.A.)
- Friendly Business Guide for Outdoor Expansion Tactics | Prepared by Cheney Bostic, studioSEED
- DCI Short Guide to Redevelopment 2020 | Prepared by Jesse Silverstein, Development Research Partners, Inc.
- Building & Strengthening Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in the San Luis Valley | Prepared by DCI in partnership with Brian Corrigan
- Video: Turning Obstacles into Community Reuse Opportunities Revitalization Through your Brownfields Journey
- Tools to Identify Priorities in 2020-21 | Prepared by OpEx In-A-Box
- Leadership in Times of Crisis A Toolkit for Economic Recovery and Resiliency | Prepared by International Economic Development Council
- Community Network Analysis Tool | Prepared by Community Heart & Soul
Brownfields
Federal Brownfield Resources:
- Assessment Grants (Federal)
- Note that under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) that individual grants are available up to $10 million per grant (up from $500,000) with no cost share requirement
- Cleanup Grants (Federal)
- Note that under the BIL that individual grants are available up to $5 million per grant (up from $500,000 with a 20% cost share) with no cost share requirement
- Multipurpose grants (Federal)
- Note that under the BIL that individual grants are available up to $10 million per grant (up from $800,000 with a $40,000 cost share) with no cost share requirement
- Link to updated funding amounts through BIL
State/Region Brownfield Resources:
- Colorado Brownfield Resource Guide
- Region 8 Site Assessments
- CDPHE Site Assessments
- Cleanup grants (CDPHE)
- Voluntary Clean Up
- Brownfields Tax Credits
- Cleanup RLF (State/Local)
- Petroleum Storage Tank Fund (Division of Oil and Public Safety [DOPS])
- Petroleum Cleanup and Redevelopment Fund (DOPS)
Technical Assistance:
- KSU Technical Assistance for Brownfields (Technical Assistance) - TAB Region 8 Brochure
- Colorado Brownfields Partnership (Technical Assistance)
Complementary Grants/Programs:
- Insurance Archeology
- Tax Increment Finance (TIF) and other real estate finance approaches
- HUD Section 4
- FEMA BRIC Grants
- Surface Infrastructure Grants
- Historic Presentation
- USDA Rural Development (Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program | Rural Development (usda.gov))
- FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure Communities
- Asset Identifying Plan Worksheet | Prepared by Kristin Cypher, Michael Baker International
- Activation Plan Worksheet | Prepared by Kristin Cypher, Michael Baker International
- Ideas for Co-Investment | Prepared by Ben Levenger, Downtown Redevelopment Services
VIDEO RESOURCES
STRATEGIES FOR URAs BECOMING HB15-1348 COMPLIANT
Downtown Colorado, Inc. is joined by Caitlin Quander from Brownstein, Andy Smith, Executive Director of the Fort Collins URA, and Scott Shine, Executive Director of the Durango URA to discuss their adaptation and strategies for HB15-1348 compliance. Whether you are an existing urban renewal authority creating a new plan area, or a newly forming URA, HB 1348 requires the urban renewal board to include representatives from different taxing entities. This dynamic webinar dives into the:
• Education and communication to create understanding and functionality on the board;
• Process and structure for managing the expanded urban renewal board; and
• Impacts on finances, agreements, negotiations, and project development.
THE ROLE OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
In a recent Vail Valley Partnership (VVP) webinar, CEO Chris Romer led a discussion on the evolving role of chambers of commerce in economic development. Traditionally known for networking and business support, chambers are now stepping into community leadership, fostering economic growth, and adapting to digital transformation.
For chambers to stay relevant, they must shift from passive networking to strategic engagement, embrace technology, and prioritize community sustainability. With 770 business members representing 80% of the local workforce, VVP has successfully positioned itself as a critical partner in economic resilience.
Check out DCI's Blog Post for a full write up on the event, or click the image to view the webinar.
CREATING A VIBRANT COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
A series for communities looking to create a vital commercial district when there is no traditional downtown
BUILDING INCLUSIVE SPACES
Invite Investment!
From housing, workforce, or employers, Colorado has work to do. Topics will highlight needs and options, while we dive into ways to make communities inclusive for the locals.
TACTICAL ACTIVATION
Make change happen!
Dive into action-oriented, short-term, low-cost projects to see what happens when you start by doing. Train, coach, and share the steps to see what improvements might mean for your downtown.
CAPACITY BUILDING
Get more done!