New Brownfield Redevelopment Flyer Copyrighted
June 1, 2026
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 6.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: New Brownfield Redevelopment Flyer
SUMMARY: City Manager submitting a new publication highlighting the
impact of the EPA Brownfield Redevelopment Program in
Dubuque. Dubuque has leveraged $2 million in EPA
Brownfields funding into more than $942 million in total
reinvestment.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Brownfield Redevelopment Handout
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The Powerof Dubuque: Brownfield Redevelopment
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
EPA INVESTMENT IN DUBUQUE OUTCOMES ACROSS KEY DISTRICTS
For more than two decades,the City of Dubuque has used EPA Brownfields investments have helped transform key
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields areas across Dubuque into thriving,productive spaces. In
Program to turn underutilized and former industrial sites the Historic Millwork District,formerly industrial blocks have
into community assets that have driven reinvestment, been repositioned for adaptive reuse,attracting more than
revitalization of historic districts,and improved quality $146 million in investment and creating a vibrant mixed-use
of life for residents and working families. Modest neighborhood with housing and diverse job opportunities.At
federal funding has generated hundreds of millions in North Port,33 acres of once-vacant waterfront have been
redevelopment,supporting jobs,housing, business growth, redeveloped into a regional hub for tourism,recreation,
and public amenities.The program moves properties from and business,catalyzing over$600 million in investment
"risk"to"ready." and supporting long-term employment across multiple
industries.
Since 2002,Dubuque has been awarded multiple EPA
Brownfield Assessment,Cleanup,Multipurpose,and Area These efforts extend into neighborhood and infrastructure
Wide Planning grants totaling approximately$2 million. improvements that strengthen community life and
These grants have supported assessment, planning, resilience. Enhancements at Comiskey Park have expanded
cleanup,and community engagement across Dubuque's recreation,safety,and local job opportunities,while the
major redevelopment areas. Bee Branch Watershed Flood Mitigation project has
combined environmental cleanup with over$282 million
The back side of this document provides more detailed in flood-mitigation efforts that supports jobs and protects
information on each redevelopment area. businesses.Together,these projects demonstrate the broad
impact of Brownfields investment across Dubuque.
Questions?Contact Jill Connors,Economic Development Director,at jilconno@cityofdubuque.org�563-589-4213
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,s - adaptive reuse.The district has attracted more than $146 m1111011 in combined
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NORTH PORT
, EPA-supported assessments and planning helped redevelop 33 acres of vacant
_�;;�A=' waterfront,driving over$600 million in investment,with $28 ml111011 more
� ; ,, L expected.Once contaminated and underused,the area is now a regional hub for
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� COMISKEY PARK REDEVELOPMENT
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- EPA-supported environmental work has strengthened Comiskey Park as a
,� ' Y �'.w_.�� � neighborhood hub,improving recreation,safety,and inclusive amenities for North
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'•' � �_ . �� invested nearly$2 million in local funds to advance phase two
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The project supports local jobs through youth engagement,construction and
maintenance work,and increased activity for nearby businesses.
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immediate construction jobs while safeguarding local businesses and long-term
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RETURN ON FEDERAL INVESTMENT
Dubuque has leveraged$2 million in EPA Brownfields funding into over$942
million in total reinvestment which is a remarkable 471:1 ratio.This 20-year effort
$942 MILLION IN has sustained thousands of jobs across the construction,engineering,and small
REINVESTMENT business sectors while revitalizing local neighborhoods.
EPA funding remains a cornerstone of Dubuque's redevelopment,reducing
environmental risk and priming historic and riverfront sites for growth.Ongoing
partnership with the EPA ensures continued economic opportunity,infrastructure
readiness,and long-term community resilience.
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