Why is brownfield redevelopment important?
Brownfields can be redeveloped in many different ways: old industrial buildings can be turned into new real estate, new building can occur on cleared sites, and community infrastructure and aesthetics can be improved by creating more greenspace. Brownfield redevelopment: • Turns community health and safety liabilities into community assets • Creates new, local jobs • Increases property values • Eliminates eyesores • Enhances economic/tax base development • Supports sustainable use of land, by preserving greenfields and preventing sprawl • Links economic vitality with environmental benefits What is the difference between a brownfield and a greenfield? Greenfields are areas of land that have not been developed. Many new businesses that build on previously undeveloped land contribute to sprawl. Redeveloping brownfields contributes to the preservation of greenfields which include agricultural areas and farmland. What are mine scarred lands? Mine-scarred lands (MSL) are “lands, associated w
