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IEDC Brownfields Publications

International Brownfields Redevelopment
This report describes and compares the approaches to redeveloping contaminated land in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Germany. Funded by a grant from the U.S. EPA, the publication reviews each country’s regulatory environment, planning processes, redevelopment practices and funding sources. The focus extends beyond contaminated property issues to encompass redevelopment more broadly. Case studies help illustrate how different countries’ economic and legal frameworks and social goals affect the redevelopment process.

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Converting Brownfields to Green Space
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
January 2002

This publication shows that many communities are finding unique social, economic, and environmental benefits from turning brownfields into parks and open space-benefits such as recreation opportunities and transportation choices, restored natural environments, improved community appearance and perception, and higher surrounding property values. The report includes 25 case studies illustrating innovative brownfields redevelopment projects in the United States. It provides information on funding sources, liability, and creative partnerships. The publication is intended to help local practitioners develop their own strategies for creating valuable public green spaces from brownfields.

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Brownfields Redevelopment: Performance Evaluation
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
October 1999

This report provides research to determine benchmarks: discrete, measurable indicators that can be evaluated and applied to a wide variety of brownfield redevelopment projects. The benchmarks focus on economic development benefits-primarily jobs created and leveraged private sector funding. This research provides insight on how 107 brownfield deals around the country were structured and financed. It provides practitioners with a better understanding of the dynamics of real estate deals involving contamination. Most importantly, this report fills an important gap in brownfields studies, which has been criticized for the lack of empirical research.

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• Economic Development Finance Programs
February 17-19 | Lansing, MI

• Economic Development Credit Analysis
March 3-5 | Los Angeles, CA

• Economic Development Strategic Planning
March 18-19 | Springfield, MO

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