Why does Anderson have Brownfields?
Anderson is a community rich in both culture and industry. However, Anderson’s industries have never been centralized in any one corridor or area of the community and many of those industrial and manufacturing businesses have now closed. As a result, abandoned properties are scattered throughout the community, often times abutting residential neighborhoods that over the span of many decades may have been exposed to environmental risks and degradation. These properties often closely follow the rail line as it was a primary transit system for materials/goods within the industrial boom years. This industrial legacy has created a community need for redevelopment efforts in order to improve the City’s economy and strengthen its neighborhoods.
