3 Stantec-Supported Brownfield Projects Honored at 2025 Phoenix Awards

3 Stantec-Supported Brownfield Projects Honored at 2025 Phoenix Awards

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, announced that three client projects supported by the firm have been recognized at the 2025 Phoenix Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding brownfield redevelopment projects that revitalize communities, create economic opportunities, and transform underused properties across the U.S.

🌍 Award-Winning Projects

1. St. Philip’s School & Community Center – Dallas, Texas

  • Revitalizing the historic Forest District neighborhood.
  • Addressed contamination from dry-cleaning solvents in six buildings.
  • Secured $1.8 million in EPA grants.
  • Transformed facilities into commercial and community spaces.

2. Oregon State University Cascades Campus – Bend, Oregon

  • Redevelopment of a former pumice mine and demolition landfill.
  • Long-term plan: 128-acre site to serve up to 5,000 students.
  • Secured $2 million EPA Brownfields Cleanup grant.
  • Focus on sustainable campus expansion over 30 years.

3. Connor Park – Palmetto, Florida

  • Former railroad spur and depot site redeveloped into a public park.
  • Integrated with Linear Park Trail system.
  • Secured $1.7 million in funding for remediation and restoration.
  • Features include wetland restoration, stormwater improvements, and recreational spaces.

💬 Leadership Insight

“By turning blighted or underused sites into vibrant community assets, these organizations have changed the lives of thousands of people,” said Ben Stewart, senior principal and asset transformation growth leader at Stantec.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting, delivering innovative solutions in infrastructure, energy transition, and community development. With expertise spanning brownfield redevelopment, climate resilience, and future-proofing cities, Stantec works at the intersection of creativity, technology, and community impact.

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