Can a brownfield site be redeveloped as greenspace?
Yes, brownfields can be turned into greenspace! Greenspace is another word for outdoor recreation amenities like public parks, urban forested areas, and greenways including bicycle and pedestrian trials. Transforming brownfields to greenspace is beneficial to communities in many ways, including: • Health – Greenspace gives residents more places to recreate and exercise. • Environmental – More greenspace in a community supports a diversity of wildlife, and can help to improve air and water quality. • Economic – Eliminating a brownfield with greenspace can increase surrounding property value. • Connecting Communities – The social benefits to greenspace are immeasurable. Public open space gives the people of a community a place to meet, communicate, and celebrate. Learn more about how the Trust for Public Land (TPL) helps communities turn brownfields into greenspace How are brownfield redevelopment projects funded? There are many sources of funding available for brownfield projects! • Sev
