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Since its inception, Vita Nuova has helped communities realize their revitalization aspirations. Through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (OBLR) technical assistance, Vita Nuova has worked on hundreds of projects around the country. Please find representative samples of revitalization opportunities here.

Photo credit: Town of Lincoln, Maine Maine Governor Janet Mills recently announced that a first-of-its-kind project is headed to Lincoln, Maine, where Form Energy plans to build the world’s largest iron-air battery energy storage system. Set at the long-shuttered Lincoln paper mill site, this battery storage system will have the capacity to store 85 megawatts […]

Vita Nuova was proud to attend and participate in the recent Interagency Working Group on Coal and Power Plant Communities and Economic Revitalization (Energy Communities IWG) Stakeholder Retreat in Washington, DC, held July 23-24.  VN Founder & President Michael Taylor participated in a panel on effective strategies for attracting private investment in energy communities. Other […]

Through technical assistance from the U.S. EPA, the Vita Nuova (VN) team supported the Strong Cities, Strong Communities program in Gary, Indiana, focusing on transit-oriented development. Specifically, VN was tasked with assessing the closure of two train stations in Gary and creating a suburban transit station or justifying further investments in the existing stations. Although […]

The State of Delaware and Enstructure recently announced a public-private partnership to build the new Edgemoor container port on the Delaware River.  The $635 million development aims to expand the state’s port capacity and stimulate economic growth. The new “Port Delaware” project will transform a former DuPont titanium dioxide manufacturing site into a state-of-the-art container […]

The former Oakley, CA chemical facility, sold in late 2020, is completely built out with over 1,724,455 SF of new industrial distribution space in the East Bay. Major players have invested over $1 billion in new development and infrastructure at the site, drawn by its size, community support, and a labor pool capable of filling […]

In keeping with the tradition of providing cutting-edge information about redevelopment trends, our partner organization, the Redevelopment Institute, is reinaugurating the webinar series it started in 2006! Now called the Redevelopment Trailblazers Webinar Series, the program will continue to focus on best practices and innovative approaches across the redevelopment landscape. While America is constantly rebuilding […]

Vita Nuova has maintained a consistent presence at EPA‘s Brownfields Training Conference since its inception. Last month in Detroit, we contributed to another exceptional conference, leading sessions at Brownfields University and participating in panel discussions and roundtables throughout the week. This unique conference brings together experienced brownfield professionals and newcomers, fostering public-private partnerships and innovation […]

Brownfields 2023 is coming up quickly (August 8–11, Detroit, MI), and its exciting educational program has been announced! Don’t miss your chance to register and take in the following sessions with members of Vita Nuova and the Redevelopment Institute. Please visit the conference website for the most up-to-date information.

Vita Nuova is proud to announce our groundbreaking Energy Transition services. Drawing on years of expertise in revitalizing complex and excess properties, Vita Nuova is at the forefront of the industry, offering innovative solutions and comprehensive services that pave the way for a more sustainable future. With the rapid growth of renewable energy, Vita Nuova […]