Since 1995 the City has assessed and cleaned contaminated properties so they can return to productive use. We use U.S. EPA grants, MassDEP and EPA targeted assessments, and MassDevelopment funding.

Public notices:

• No current public notices are active

Program Goals:

This program was created in 1995 with the goal to promote the sustainable reuse existing brownfields and preventing the creation of additional ones. Redeveloping brownfields shifts development pressures away from undeveloped land, improving and protecting the environment.  Further, brownfields redevelopment returns non-productive real estate assets to productive use, promoting economic development.

The City of Springfield's Brownfields Program is managed by the Office of Planning and Economic Development. The Office of Community Development also plays a critical role by managing the funds for the program. 

Current Redevelopment Projects:

• ES Pinevale Street (Indian Orchard) - Former Chapman Valve
  • $5 million EPA cleanup grant. Project page and documents.
• NS Tapley Street (Bay Street and Tapley Street) - Former scrap metal yard. 
  • FY26 EPA cleanup grant application.
• 135-155 Lyman Street - Former Warehouses/Distribution Centers
• 469 Walnut Street - Former Impoco's Poultry Market
• 53 Wilbraham Road - Former Tire Manufacture

Successful Brownfield Redevelopment Projects in Springfield:

• Wellspring Harvest Greenhouse - the first commercial hydroponic greenhouse in the City of Springfield, located at 121 Pinevale Street in the Indian Orchard neighborhood.
• Springfield Smith & Wesson Industrial Park - Springfield Performance Food Group moved into this site after environmental remediation was completed and later solar panels added to the property.
• 126 Memorial Drive. Redeveloped for a new Astro Logistics facility.
• Former Springfield DPW yard, Taylor Street.  Redeveloped for the new Hampden-Zimmerman showroom and expansion of Springfield Foods facility.
• Former Carew Street School, Carew Street.  Redeveloped for a new Head Start facility.
• Plainfield Street Soccer Facility, Plainfield Street.  Formerly a junk yard, this site has been cleaned and is now a soccer facility for the Brightwood Neighborhood.
• Bing Theater, Sumner Avenue.  Formerly a gasoline filling station and auto repair shop, the theater will be redeveloped as an arts center.

Funding and technical help

• U.S. EPA Brownfields Program
• MassDevelopment Brownfields Redevelopment Fund
• UConn Technical Assistance to Brownfields (EPA Region 1 provider)

Past notices

• NS Tapley Street draft FY26 EPA cleanup application and ABCA. Public meeting January 21, 2026. Comment period closed.
• ES Pinevale draft ABCA. Public meeting August 26, 2026. Comment period closed September 23, 2026.

Talk to us

Office of Planning and Economic Development, 70 Tapley Street, Springfield, MA 01104. Free parking. Exit 4 off I-291.

Phone: (413) 787-6020. Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Need help in Spanish or another language, or an accommodation? Call (413) 787-6020 and we will arrange it at no cost. ¿Necesita ayuda en español? Llame al (413) 787-6020.