The Brownfields Phenomenon: Much Ado about Something or the Timing of the Shrewd?

Kris Wernstedt (), Anna Alberini, Lauren Heberle and Peter Meyer

Discussion Papers from Resources For the Future

Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties known as “brownfields.” It has three principal parts. First, we introduce the brownfields phenomenon and its drivers, drawing on the body of available empirical evidence to discuss characteristics of individual brownfield redevelopment projects. Second, we present findings from a recent study we have conducted that examines the relative attractiveness to private developers of public interventions to promote brownfields redevelopment. Third, we briefly summarize some of the problems with brownfields development and policy and propose an approach to promote wider societal benefits of brownfields development. We conclude with several broad questions about brownfields policy and practice.

Keywords: brownfields; contamination; economic development; infill (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q24 Q28 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004-11-24
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