Potee-Garrett Brownfield Project
The Potee-Garrett site is a vacant 17.5-acre contaminated site in Brooklyn. Action Baybrook is working with residents, community organizations, government agencies, and technical experts to create a community-supported cleanup and redevelopment plan that turns the site into an asset for the neighborhood and creates a healthier environment for everyone.
Saturday, Aug. 22nd - 1:30-3:30PM
Project Open House
Join us to share your ideas, learn about the redevelopment process, and be part of a strategy to cleanup and redevelop this vacant lot. This is an open house, so there is no start time - we look forward to seeing you!
Frequently Asked Questions
A brownfield is a property where past land uses may have left behind environmental contamination. The Potee-Garrett site was previously land filled and sites uses included a junkyard and filling station.
Since 2019, Action Baybrook has worked to find solutions for the site. We consider this site a problem because, in addition to being a contaminated brownfield, it experiences illegal dumping and other nuisance activities. We bring together residents, community organizations, government agencies, and technical experts to support cleanup and redevelopment planning.
Our goal is simple: create a community-supported plan to clean up the site and turn it into something that benefits residents.
- Connected with Baltimore City and Maryland agencies about site issues and history.
- Partnered with brownfield redevelopment experts.
- Collaborated with West Virginia University's Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities team.
- Supported a preliminary design ideas project with landscape architecture students.
- Secured $150,000 in grant funding for planning and community engagement activities.
In 2026, we will:
- Work with property owners, agencies, and other partners to address cleanup and redevelopment challenges.
- Help residents shape the future of the site through membership on the project steering committee and joining upcoming re-envisioning meetings & events.
By the end of 2026, we will complete a community-supported cleanup and redevelopment strategy for the Potee-Garrett site.
How can Community members GEt involved?
You can be part of re-envisioning the Potee-Garrett site.
- Join upcoming meetings & events
- Invite us to your group to share about the project
- Sign up for project updates
- Contact Molly Finch to learn more
PROJECT related Resources
Brownfield Re-envisioning Kickoff
Potee-Garrett Brownfield Site - Project Fact Sheet
Potee-Garrett Brownfield Site - Project Fact Sheet
On Monday, July 13th neighbors from Brooklyn, Curtis Bay, and Brooklyn Park all joined our kickoff and shared about the potential they saw for this site.
Potee-Garrett Brownfield Site - Project Fact Sheet
Potee-Garrett Brownfield Site - Project Fact Sheet
Potee-Garrett Brownfield Site - Project Fact Sheet
One-page information sheet about the Potee-Garrett brownfield project, including past actions, project goals, and current efforts.
Preliminary Design Idea Project
Preliminary Design Idea Project
Preliminary Design Idea Project
Website showcasing final designs by undergraduate students of landscape architecture exploring redevelopment of the site.
Webinar Presentation on Project
Preliminary Design Idea Project
Preliminary Design Idea Project
Action Baybrook presented about this project as part of a webinar panel about brownfield redevelopment hosted by MD Dept. of Planning.
Brownfield Project Steering Committee
Committee members are community leaders who are supporting project outreach, community engagement, and the cleanup and redevelopment plan development.
The Collaboration Hub is for committee members only.
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