Hazardous Substance Research Centers/South & Southwest

Organizations requesting assistance

City of Prairie View, Texas

Summary of TAB interaction with community

Prairie View is a small city with a population under 5,000. The city is primarily an African American community (93.5%) that was established after the Civil War by freed slaves. The city of Prairie View is the home of Prairie View A&M University, the second oldest public institution of higher education in Texas and has Historically Black College or University (HBCU) status. TAB provided guidance for the City of Prairie ViewÕs EPA Brownfields Assessment Grant Part 1 proposal. The city was invited by EPA to submit a Part 2 proposal, which it submitted without HSRC assistance. Prairie View did not receive these EPA Assessment Funds; however, TAB will continue to support the City of Prairie View in their Brownfields redevelopment efforts as needed.