What's a Brownfield Site?

In urban planning, brownfield land is any previously developed land that is not currently in use that may be potentially contaminated. The term is also used to describe land previously used for industrial or commercial purposes with known or suspected pollution including soil contamination due to hazardous waste.

What defines a brownfield site?

Definition of a Brownfield Site. With certain legal exclusions and additions, the term "brownfield site" means 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.

What are examples of brownfield sites?

In simple terms, a brownfield is property that is either contaminated or that people think might be contaminated. Common examples of brownfields include former gas stations, metal plating facilities, and dry cleaners.