Attachment_H_-_Proposed_Park_Final_Phase_I_ESA_05282021.pdf

This is a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report prepared for the City of New Haven, Connecticut, in support of the remediation and redevelopment of 0 Gibbs Street as a public park. The document serves as a foundational environmental investigation that precedes Phase III site investigation and the preparation of a final Remedial Action Plan (RAP). The Phase I ESA identifies potential environmental concerns and contamination at the property through historical research, site reconnaissance, and stakeholder interviews, establishing the baseline environmental conditions necessary for subsequent remedial actions. The assessment was completed on May 28, 2021, and provides the technical basis for determining the scope of work and investigation methods required for the more detailed Phase III investigation that will inform the final RAP.

The City of New Haven is utilizing a $250,000 grant from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to fund both the Phase III investigation and remediation activities at the property. The Phase I ESA findings will direct the Licensed Environmental Professional selected through the bidding process to conduct the Phase III site investigation, which will generate the data necessary to develop the final Remedial Action Plan. This phased approach ensures that remediation strategies are based on comprehensive environmental characterization, allowing the property to be safely converted to public recreational use. The assessment document represents a critical preliminary step in the overall remediation and park development initiative.