The city of Lawrence in Massachusetts, USA is applying for a federal brownfield grant for the development of residential and commercial mixed-use buildings at the site of a former paper mill in the city of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The 4.75-acre site is occupied by 18 buildings providing more than 1 million square feet of carpet area. The scope of works involves the demolition of existing buildings and construction of residential and commercial mixed-use buildings as well as parking and a riverfront trail to support the adjoining Riverwalk along the Merrimack River.

The authority has already received US$ 400,000 from MassDevelopment Site Readiness Program for the demolition of the buildings and development of a connection between Lawrence Rail Trail and the Merrimack River Trail. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will also help the authority to nderstand the structural condition of the existing buildings, map the extent of hazardous building materials, and assess the site’s soils and groundwater to determine the risk to public health and evaluate cleanup alternatives.