The Community Reuse Organization of East Tennessee (CROET) has been recognized in the prestigious Economic Development Journal.

In the lead article of the Spring 2002 issues entitled CROET, Transforming Government Liabilities into Community Assets, the reindustrializtion activities and successes in transforming the former K-25 Uranium Processing Plant to a private sector based brownfield industrial complex are chronicled. Lawrence Young, President and CEO of CROET is the author. This continues an impressive series of articles and awards received by CROET and it's partners at the U.S. Department of Energy and Bechtel Jacobs Corporation for the work being done under the auspices of reindustrialization.


Providing the Perfect Location and Resources for Your Business

The Community Reuse Organization of East Tennessee oversees and subleases the area's prime industrial and commercial properties. Many of its properties were once used to support the World War II nuclear effort while others are pristine greenfields. All offer tenant access to top-notch facilities, equipment, personnel, and technologies.

Overview and History
CROET's facilities, located in the East Tennessee Technology Park (ETTP), are known for their rich history in the Oak Ridge area.

Heritage Center, LLC, a compilation of resource-rich industrial facilities, has beginnings in the Manhattan Project during World War II. In 1996, reindustrialization went into effect with efforts focusing on restoration of the environment, decontamination and decommissioning of the facilities, and management of legacy wastes. The facilities are now models for reindustrialization efforts across the country.

Horizon Center, LLC, more than 1,000 acres of pristine greenfield—500 of which will remain natural, is prime commercial real estate with miles of walking trails and streams, as well as direct access to some of the latest fiber-optic communication methods.

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