Brownfield Redevelopment
/ˈbraʊnˌfiːld ˌriːdɪˈvɛləpmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of redeveloping or repurposing previously used or contaminated industrial or commercial sites, subject to environmental remediation laws and regulations.
The city approved the brownfield redevelopment plan to transform the abandoned factory into a residential complex.
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- brownfield redevelopment
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Commentary
Brownfield redevelopment often requires careful legal attention to environmental liability and compliance with federal and state cleanup statutes.
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