Rural

Forklift and crane delivering shrink-wrapped equipment at the IVWUC

From a Clean Foundation to Final Build Up: Sierra Institute Utilizes Capital Stacking Through the Lifecycle of Brownfield Project

Imagine a house. Now, look beyond its four walls and consider all the component parts required to make it stand up. Someone leveled the ground, built a foundation tailored to the local environment, drew up plans and hauled in all the necessary materials.�...

Revitalizing Rural Economies and Main Streets through Brownfield Reuse

When you imagine a brownfield you probably conjure images of urban sites. However, brownfields can happen anywhere, even charming small towns and postcard-worthy country sides. Across the country, rural communities are reclaiming these sites for communi...

East Wenatchee Washington’s Cherryhill Park made possible with brownfield funding

The City of East Wenatchee Washington is located along the Columbia River in Central Washington. In the early 1900s, non-indigenous settlers planted apple, cherry, apricot, pear and other orchards, which thrived in the cool, dry climate, and with irrigati...