Atlas supported the transformation of three historic Army barracks at the former Fort Ethan Allen into the award-winning 10th Cavalry Apartments. The $31+ million project preservedÌýa historicÌýproperty while creating 65 permanently affordable homes in Chittenden County.ÌýÌý

Named in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 10th Cavalry Regiment, stationed at Fort Ethan Allen from 1909 to 1913, the projectÌýtransformedÌýthree historic brick barracksÌýinto affordable housing — helping address a critical housing shortage while preserving an important piece of local history.ÌýÌý

AtlasÌýledÌýthe environmental assessment, investigation, cleanupÌýplanningÌýand regulatory closure activitiesÌýthat helped make redevelopment possible.ÌýOur work began with a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, followed by multiple phases of subsurface investigations and hazardous building material assessments. AtlasÌýidentifiedÌýand characterized lead,Ìýpolychlorinated biphenylÌý(PCB)ÌýandÌýpolycyclic aromatic hydrocarbonsÌý(PAH)Ìýimpacts in soil, along withÌýasbestos-, lead- and PCB-containing building materials.ÌýAtlas then developed the Corrective Action Plan, prepared bidÌýspecificationsÌýand managed the design of soil excavation, off-siteÌýdisposalÌýand building material abatement activities.ÌýÌý

In addition to technical remediation services, AtlasÌýassistedÌýthe development team with enrollment in Vermont’sÌýBrownfields Reuse and Environmental Liability Limitation Act (BRELLA)Ìýprogram. Following implementation of the approved corrective actions, cleanup activities were documented in a Corrective Action Completion Report,ÌýenablingÌýthe developer to receive a Certificate of Completion from the Vermont Department of Environmental ConservationÌýin accordance withÌýBRELLA closure requirements.ÌýÌý

Construction preserved many of the buildings’ historic architectural features, including original support columns, exposed beams, largeÌýwindowsÌýand decorative ceilings, while creating modern, energy-efficientÌýstudioÌýand one-bedroom apartments. Occupancy began in early 2025, and community leaders, project partners and funders celebrated the project’s completion during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 28, 2025.ÌýÌý

The 10thÌýCalvary ApartmentsÌýprojectÌýdemonstratesÌýhow environmental remediation, historic preservation, brownfields funding and affordable housing initiatives can work together toÌýtransformÌýunderutilized propertiesÌýinto vibrantÌýcommunityÌýassets with lasting impact.ÌýÌýÌý

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Originally opened as a grammar school in 1923, the Historic Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum (BPCCM) stands as a landmark of cultural and historical significance in the Town of Miami, Arizona.

To support the site’s preservation and revitalization, Atlas conducted comprehensive surveys including lead-based paint (LBP) and asbestos-containing material (ACM) as part of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-funded brownfield assessment. These investigations were performed in full compliance with an USEPA Region IX-approved Sampling and Analyses Plan (SAP), which was also prepared by Atlas.

Building on the results, Atlas prepared an Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA), outlining a preliminary evaluation that provided information on contamination issues and potential remedial alternatives. Through Atlas’ guidance, Ìýthe grantee was able to apply for additional support through the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Brownfield Program — successfully transition from assessment to remediation.

Today, the BPCCM stands as a shining example of Brownfield excellence—where cultural heritage meets environmental responsibility, and community pride is reclaimed for future generations.

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