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Bay City Today
By the People, for the People
Bay City Leaders Discuss Brownfield Redevelopment Projects
EGLE grant helps fund new housing and brewery in Michigan city
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) hosted a tour and roundtable discussion on the brownfield redevelopment projects in Bay City. In 2025, EGLE awarded a $400,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant for the development of the Water Street Lofts and North Peak Brewing Company, which are expected to bring new housing and jobs to the area.
Why it matters
Brownfield redevelopment projects are crucial for revitalizing underutilized urban areas, addressing environmental contamination, and spurring economic growth. The Bay City projects demonstrate how state funding and collaboration between government, developers, and community leaders can transform blighted sites into vibrant new developments.
The details
The Water Street Lofts and North Peak Brewing Company projects were awarded the EGLE grant after investigations found contaminated soil and groundwater with metals and organic compounds on the sites. The redevelopment efforts are expected to bring new affordable housing and a brewery to the area, helping to energize the community.
- In 2025, EGLE awarded a $400,000 Brownfield Redevelopment Grant for the Bay City projects.
What they’re saying
“It's exciting to see it energized and you know when you see this kind of development others kind of come in and look at other developments.”
— Chris Girard, Bay City Mayor (WNEM)
What’s next
The city and developers will continue to work with EGLE on the cleanup and construction of the Water Street Lofts and North Peak Brewing Company projects.
The takeaway
Brownfield redevelopment projects like those in Bay City demonstrate how state funding and public-private partnerships can transform contaminated sites into new economic engines, providing housing, jobs, and revitalizing underserved communities.
