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Kansas City Cleans Up Blighted Lots | Wichita News
Kansas City is on a bold mission to transform neglected, contaminated lots into vibrant community assets—using federal brownfields funds to clean up hazardous sites and pave the way for new housing, green spaces, or businesses. With a nearly $4 million grant recently awarded to Kansas City, Kansas, and guided by a cross-state Brownfields Commission, the city is tackling soil contamination and lead hazards head-on. Despite the EPA cutting maximum grant amounts, Kansas City is doubling down, strategically spending down existing funds while eyeing creative redevelopments—from repurposed school…
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