What is the Brownfields Land Recycling Program?
Brownfields are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. The main benefit of redeveloping brownfields is economic development for the community and cleanup of unsightly areas. Redevelopment creates jobs, revitalizes inner-city neighborhoods, increases property values and reduces potential health risks to the local community. The Office of Environmental Programs manages the program, whose goal is to reduce obstacles and provide assistance for redevelopment of brownfields in the city. The program has two components: 1) assistance to city departments for redevelopment of contaminated sites for public use, and 2) assistance to the private sector for redevelopment of sites that benefit the community by reducing environmental exposures, job creation, services, and revitalizing neighborhoods. A single point of contact provides technical assistance, serves as an a
