Leaaf Environmental co-owner Jesse Hoppes recently joined host Rusty Autry on The BestBank Hour to discuss environmental risk, property redevelopment, and economic development opportunities across the Westbank.
The conversation focused on the challenges associated with aging industrial and commercial properties in communities throughout the Westbank. These properties can present environmental concerns related to historic land use, underground storage tanks, contaminated soil or groundwater, asbestos, lead-based paint, and other conditions that may complicate property transactions or redevelopment plans.
Jesse discussed how early environmental due diligence can help property owners, developers, municipalities, lenders, and investors better understand potential risks before moving forward with a project. Identifying environmental concerns early can help reduce uncertainty, support informed decision-making, and create a clearer path toward property revitalization.
The episode also highlights the important role environmental consulting plays in returning underused properties to productive use and supporting long-term economic development across Gretna, Jefferson Parish, and the greater Westbank.
Based in Gretna, Louisiana, Leaaf Environmental provides practical, responsive environmental consulting and engineering services throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Our team helps clients evaluate environmental risk, navigate regulatory requirements, and move challenging projects forward.
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