Brownfields

Brownfields: A word most people have never heard of, but something people see every day in their communities. Brownfields are abandoned or underused properties where there is known or suspected contamination. They include abandoned gas stations, former dry cleaners, old factories and more. Brownfields can be a challenge to redevelop and often sit idle for years. This can lead to neighborhood blight, unsafe structures and contaminated spaces that can harm people and the environment. Come learn more about brownfields and how they can be safely redeveloped.