Brownfield Redevelopment Examples

Suburban Automotive Group

Remtech was one of the first companies in the country to apply the concept of brownfield redevelopment to junkyards. Remtech purchased a junkyard in Novi, MI at Novi Road and Grand River. Remtech turned the property into 2 car dealerships for the Suburban Automotive Group, This site is currently home to a Honda and Acura dealership.

Location

Novi, MI

Size

75,000 SF

Year

1998

Client

Suburban Automotive Group

Services

Remtech was one of the first companies in the country to apply the concept of brownfield redevelopment to junkyards. Remtech purchased a junkyard in Novi, MI at Novi Road and Grand River. Remtech turned the property into 2 car dealerships for the Suburban Automotive Group, This site is currently home to a Honda and Acura dealership.

Truck Stop & Gas Station Brownfield Redevelopment

In 1999 Remtech bought a truck stop, gas station, and an abandoned restaurant in Hartland Township, MI, at the corner of M59 and US23, which had major environmental issues. To the delight of the community, Remtech cleaned up the site which is currently a Meijers.

Location

Hartland Township, MI

Size

Meijer Thrifty Acres

Year

1999

Client

Remtech Company Project

Services

In 1999 Remtech bought a truck stop, gas station, and an abandoned restaurant in Hartland Township, MI, at the corner of M59 and US23, which had major environmental issues. To the delight of the community, Remtech cleaned up the site which is currently a Meijers.

Einstein Bros.’ Bagels

Remtech bought an old gas station in Berkely, MI at 11 Mile and Woodward that needed environmental cleanup. After the cleanup, a commercial building was constructed and Remtech secured a 20-year lease with Einstien Bros.’ Bagels on the property.

Location

Berkely, MI

Size

15,000 SF

Year

2009

Client

Einstein Bros.’ Bagels

Services

Remtech bought an old gas station in Berkely, MI at 11 Mile and Woodward that needed environmental cleanup. After the cleanup, a commercial building was constructed and Remtech secured a 20-year lease with Einstien Bros.’ Bagels on the property.

Crain's Brownfield Venture Article

Remtech’s CEO and Founder, John Matouk, developed a $112M fund, with other investors, to help buy, clean up and develop contaminated land in Metro Detroit. This Crain’s article details this brownfields venture.

Location

Metro Detroit

Size

Various

Year

1999 - 2005

Client

Various

Services

Remtech’s CEO and Founder, John Matouk, developed a $112M fund, with other investors, to help buy, clean up and develop contaminated land in Metro Detroit. This Crain’s article details this brownfields venture.