BL Bulletin

How BL Made it PossiBLe: Transforming a Brownfield into a Thriving Community Space

Feb 25, 2025

BL’s environmental team has been instrumental in the cleanup of a former brownfield site at 67-71 Minerva Street in Derby, Connecticut, paving the way for a vibrant, four-story apartment building in the heart of downtown, just a block from City Hall.

Since 2014, BL has been working to make this possiBLe, starting with environmental assessments that uncovered contamination from petroleum, solvents, asbestos, and lead-based paint. Over the years, we’ve developed a comprehensive remediation plan and helped secure critical funding to bring the project to life.

Cleanup and construction officially began in 2023, marking a significant step toward transforming this long-abandoned industrial site into a valuable community asset. As part of a broader revitalization effort, this development is expected to bring new energy to the area.

We’re proud to play a role in shaping the future of Derby and look forward to seeing this project’s lasting impact!

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