New Mission For Brownfields

The NGA Center for Best Practices discusses how to attack sprawl by revitalizing older communities.

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December 12, 2000, 6:00 AM PST

"Brownfields occur in older communities where former industrial or commercial operations pose environmental issues that have stymied attempts to reuse the land. Brownfields cleanup projects can play a central role in urban and rural revitalization and offer alternatives to new, greenfields developments. The new mission means leveling the playing field, making brownfields projects competitive with greenfields projects that contribute to scattered, suburban sprawl. By emphasizing urban redevelopment, brownfields projects help preserve farmland, rural communities, and open spaces."

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FULL STORY: New Mission for Brownfields

Wednesday, November 1, 2000 in National Governor's Association

Community / Economic Development United States

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