Brockton Brightfields Project Goals and Objectives

 
Corner view, East Union and Grove Streets. Designed by Dufresne-Henry.

The City of Brockton initiated its Brownfields to Brightfields project to develop a photovoltaic array as a "Solar Energy Park" as a sustainable brownfields redevelopment strategy with the following goals and objectives.

1. Redevelop brownfields in an environmentally friendly manner

2. Develop a new local clean energy source for City use

3. Expand the City tax base

4. Enhance Brockton's image -- "Cleaner and Greener"

5. "Brockton Solar Champions" concept -- build on "City of Champions" logo by making Brockton first in the state in installed PV.

6. Attract PV manufacturer to Brockton.

About the Grove Street Site

Why a Solar Brightfield?

Project Goals and Objectives

Project Partners

Project Steps and Timeline

Barriers Encountered and Methods for Overcoming Barriers

Phase I Proposal from Global Solar Team

Lessons Learned

 

 

 

 

 


Corner of East Union and Grove Street before Brightfield project initiated.
Photo: Dufresne-Henry


Corner of East Union and Grove Street with fencing and landscaping changes.