The Avon Lake coal-fired power plant in Ohio, operational since 1926, was shut down in 2022 and is now being redeveloped into a mixed-use area with housing, offices, and retail spaces. This transformation is part of a national trend to repurpose old industrial sites. The decline of coal power and support from environmental liability transfers and government subsidies have made these projects more feasible. The redevelopment involves significant environmental cleanup, including the removal of asbestos and coal. While promising economic and environmental benefits, these projects also face challenges in balancing community interests and developer plans.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/17/business/coal-plant-redevelopment.html