and could support both commercial and residential development. The second field event focused on the remaining 10 AOCs. This resulted in verifying that five AOCs could support commercial development without remedial actions or residential development with minimal remedial actions. Our strategy resulted in opening a large section of the site for redevelopment regardless of the results of the pending investigations or remediation work on the other five AOCs. Contaminants of concern included petroleum products, solvents, polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), metals, and VOCs. Field investigation techniques and analytical requirements were selected specific for each AOC based on the unique land use and contaminants of concern.
Results The results of the Phase II ESA identified large areas of the site that posed no threat to human health or the environment and can support immediate redevelopment. Select portions of the site may require remediation or restricted development. Currently, redevelopment plans for the property include a "city within a city", with upscale retail shops and restaurants, condominiums and affordable housing, a performing arts area, a movie theater, a museum, space for artists, an open market, and an ice rink.
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