Site / Project Name |
City of Cleveland Talon Zipper Plant |
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Brownfield Site Address |
19 Campbell Street, Cleveland, Georgia 30528 |
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Site Owner |
City of Cleveland, GA |
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Clear Title |
Yes |
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Owner Contaminator |
No |
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Former Use |
Talon Zipper Manufacturing |
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Land Use |
Current land use is vacant, former industrial. The 55,486 square foot Talon Industrial Building is located in the heart of the city's downtown. The building's facade is 1950s era, and the plant served as a primary regional employer until its closure. It is located adjacent to a predominantly African-American neighborhood and abandoned school. |
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Infrastructure |
The site is accessed via Hwy 129 S, Cleveland, GA. Existing infrastructure includes roads, water, sanitary sewer, and fiber. |
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Assessment Level |
Phase 2 |
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Contaminants |
Substantial amounts of lead and asbestos are present in the building's interior |
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Cleanup Program |
No |
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Remediation |
Yes
soil contamination has been remediated and an EPD clearance letter issued. |
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Developer |
Yes
City of Cleveland, GA |
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Future Use |
Mixed Use
The city desires to transform it into a multi-purpose government complex that includes an organic community garden and orchard, amphitheater and walking trails. Excluding interior lead and asbestos, all ground contamination has been addressed. |
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Financing Tools: Federal Programs |
EPA, FEMA, Dept. of Homeland Security, CDBG and USDA are possibilities |
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Financing Tools: State Programs |
TBD |
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Financing Tools: Funds Committed |
Local SPLOST and General Funds |
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Challenges |
Financing; Adopting a Redevelopment Plan for the site |
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Technical Assistance |
Not sure |
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