Why develop a brownfield?
There is only so much undeveloped land to go around. And…it makes sense to redevelop and reuse land that may have viable buildings and infrastructure already present. Redevelopment of brownfields properties provides new employment opportunities, increases local revenue, and revitalizes urban areas. This helps to revive inner cities while reducing urban sprawl. Plus, brownfield sites are often eyesores to the community and redeveloping them can greatly improve the appearance of an area. The EPA Brownfields Initiative The EPA initiated its initiative in 1995. The Brownfields Initiative has since become a national program that has changed the way that contaminated property is perceived, addressed and managed. The goal of the Initiative is to enable states and communities to work together to assess, safely clean up and sustainably reuse brownfields. In order to do this, the EPA created Brownfields “Pilot” programs that provide useful information and strategies for brownfields restoration
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