Brownfield Redevelopment

Brownfields are sites where expansion, redevelopment or reuse may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant.

The Dakota County Environmental Assessment and Remediation Program can assist cities navigate the hurdles of redeveloping brownfields.

This Brownfield Map provides location and limited information on sites in the County that have brownfield redevelopment potential. The sites listed include closed regulated solid waste facilities, vacant or underutilized potential brownfield sites, and the former Gopher Ordnance Works (GOW) portion of UMore Park.

All Dakota County cities are eligible for brownfield funding for redevelopment planning, environmental investigations, cleanup and site redevelopment. Grants are available through the Dakota County Community Development Agency Redevelopment Incentive Grant program (RIG).

Redevelopment Incentive Grant applications are accepted until funds are used.

Environmental Assessment and Remediation Program Projects

Dakota County has assisted with environmental assessments and cleanup on many brownfield redevelopment projects. See an interactive tour
of brownfield sites in the County that have been or are in the process of redevelopment. See below for reports available for these sites.

For more information about brownfields, contact: