Brownfields (Recycling Industrial/Commercial Properties)
The Brownfields Revitalization and Economic Restoration Act of 2001 defines brownfields as real property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence of a dangerous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. They are called brownfields in an effort to distinguish them from undeveloped, pristine land in areas outside of the city (often called greenfields).
In addition to the risk of exposure to dangerous chemicals, the potential dangers at a brownfield may resemble those found on a construction site and could include heat stress; falls from elevated work surfaces; slips, falls, or cave-ins in excavations or trenches; mechanical and impact dangers associated with heavy equipment and hand-held tools; electrical dangers; and noise exposure.
Preparing brownfields for productive reuse requires the integration of A lot of elements—financial issues, community involvement, liability considerations, environmental assessment and cleanup, regulatory requirements, and more—as well as coordination among A lot of groups of stakeholders. The assessment and cleanup of a site must be carried out in a way that integrates all those factors into the overall redevelopment process. |
