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Hamm's West End Development remediation

Summary

The old Hamm's Brewery building on the East Side's Lower Payne Avenue has survived demolition attempts and now gets $250,000 for asbestos cleanup as part of a redevelopment adding 70 affordable units. Historic rehabilitation plus housing on a long-vacant landmark.

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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

$250,000 in county Environmental Response Funds, part of a much larger remediation bill around $1.6 million total.

✅Who benefits

The developer and future residents of the 70 affordable units on a site that has sat dormant for years.

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