brownfield

n. an industrial site, esp. when contaminated; a vacated building lot which has not reverted to a green state. Subjects: English, Construction & Buildings, Environment, Urban Planning & Zoning, Jargon

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Citations: 1984 Constance Holden Science (July 13) “Environmentalists produce national economic agenda” p. vol. 225, p. 150: The report supports modernization of smokestack industries and urges that those that are relocated be kept in “brownfield” areas where they will do less environmental damage and supply jobs in already industrialized regions. 2000 Daniel E. Johnson California Construction Link (Aug. 1) “Brownfield Development: Cleanup of Urban Areas for Re-use; More than 5,000 sites exist in California; EPA loans and grants may assist property owners” p. 28: Known as brownfields, these areas are defined by the USEPA as “abandoned, idled, or under-used industrial and commercial facilities where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination.” 2004 Jennifer Clare The North Brooklyn Community News Greenline (Brooklyn, N.Y.) (Apr. 8—30) “Turning Brownfields Green” p. vol. XXIX, p. 3: The legislation offers incentives for the public and private redevelopment of former industrial sites (some are contaminated—also known as brownfields) into new housing and economic development opportunities.

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