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1. What is a Brownfield?

The Environmental Protection Agency defines brownfields as "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. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these properties takes development pressures off of undeveloped, open land, and both improves and protects the environment."

2. Why participate in the City's program?

Federal and state laws were passed in 2002 to remove barriers to reusing sites with environmental issues. By participating in the program, City staff can assist an owner or developer to establish liability limitations/amnesty for environmental issues and can access state and federal funds to help address those issues.