MANDAN, N.D. (KXNET) — On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Mandan, North Dakota and Cheyenne, Wyoming will receive technical, environmentally-focused assistance through the Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities (BBSC) program.
EPA and these communities will pursue development strategies that expand upon existing EPA Brownfields efforts, aiming to advance clean air, clean water, equitable development, and other local goals.
“Many communities are looking to grow in ways that create economic opportunity and enhance quality of life while protecting the environment,” said KC Becker, EPA Regional Administrator. “EPA’s Building Blocks program provides assistance with proven development strategies to help Cheyenne and Mandan plan for a healthier, more vibrant future.”
EPA’s Office of Community Revitalization selected communities through a targeted outreach effort in partnership with the Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization and Regional offices across the U.S. This technical assistance will help communities:
- Ensure their development decisions address environmental justice concerns in underserved and overburdened communities.
- Preserve their natural resources and community character, while allowing for economic growth.
- Create vibrant, walkable, and revitalized neighborhoods.
Mandan is bringing together stakeholders to prioritize concerns and elevate solutions to revitalize an underutilized corridor in town.
“We strive to create a vibrant neighborhood with high-quality residential units that meet market demands and enhance accessibility for residents,” said Mandan City Administrator Jim Neubauer. “We will identify stakeholder concerns and priorities and identify plans to address them.”
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