Our goal is to work in partnership with local communities - governments and not-for-profits - to develop and realize a community vision for brownfield redevelopment. We want to work with you to make the vision real.

The BOA program also brings together the Division of Coastal Resources’s planning and community development expertise and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s expertise in cleaning up sites.

The goal of our inter-agency partnership is to help communities:

• Assess the full range of community problems posed by multiple brownfield sites;
• Build a shared vision and consensus on the future uses of strategic brownfield sites;
• Coordinate and collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, community groups and private-sector partners;
• Develop public-private sector partnerships necessary to leverage investment in development projects that can revitalize diverse local communities and neighborhoods.

The BOA program recognizes that successful brownfield redevelopment comes in many forms and that each community has their own unique opportunity and revitalization goals. BOA provides a flexible planning framework for communities to catalyze the redevelopment of brownfields and affected areas through a locally-driven process.

Flexibility and active partnerning are just the beginning. Successful brownfields redevelopment requires strong local leadership; inclusive public engagement; a clear and realistic vision; and diverse public and private partnerships. Together, these ingredients can help brownfield communities - large and small - become better places to live, work, and play.