Superior Arizona's Brownfield Journey

Superior, Arizona is a small community an hour east of Phoenix. The historic mining community has faced boom and bust cycles that left one in four of the town's buildings vacant and dilapidated. Utilizing brownfields and other funding, this resilient town is forging a bold new future by removing or revitalizing its abandoned buildings. Superior’s most ambitious reuse project is the town’s historic high school. Through dynamic partnerships, this iconic building is being transformed into the Superior MultiGen Center, home to many town services. Witness how Superior is not just rebuilding structures but reigniting hope and opportunity, turning a legacy of perseverance into a vibrant vision for tomorrow.

Learn more:
Center for Creative Land Recycling: cclr.org
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality: AZDEQ.gov
Town of Superior Arizona: SuperiorAz.gov
U.S. EPA brownfields program: epa.gov/brownfields