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Brownfield Redevelopment In Washtenaw County Creates Jobs

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A Washtenaw County Brownfield program analysis revealed positive impacts that type of project has on the community.

Over 1,900 jobs have been created or retained in Washtenaw County because of local projectsNathanVoght, who is the county's Brownfield redevelopment coordinator, says protecting residents and the environment continue to be a top priority.

"Hotspots can continue to leak into our groundwater, leak into our streams and rivers..."

15 projects have been completed, and another five are underway.  

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— Jorge Avellan is the Ann Arbor beat reporter and anchor for 89.1 WEMU News.  Contact him at 734.487.3363 or email him javellan@emich.edu

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