What are Brownfields?

Brownfields are property land that has been abandon or otherwise unused, usually located in city centers, urban neighborhoods, and/or low income neighborhoods. Therefore, brownfield redevelopment involves the economic development of these property lands into useful and viable property, whether housing, industrial, or commerce.

Michigan and Brownfields:

Info on Brownfields:

• California Center for Land Recycling
  This organization promotes the revitalization of buildable land in urban settings through workshops, education outreach, and other similar programs.

• Brownfield Initiative: Portland, Oregon

• The Brownfield Nonprofits Network

• The Brownfield Partnership --The South Florida Regional Planning Council

• National Brownfield Association

Sites of Brownfield Redevelopment