Coastal brownfields and adaptation to climate change: Discussions on potential hazards from contaminated groundwater displacement due to saltwater incursion

Toxic-waste associated with coastal brownfield sites can pose serious risks to human and environmental health. In light of anticipated sea-level rise (SLR) due to global climate change, coastal brownfields require heightened attention. The primary intent of this study is to pose questions and encourage discussion of this problem among policy makers. Impacts from SLR on coastal zones are examined within a brownfield policy framework and, current coastal brownfield policy discussions with respect to SLR are also examined. (PDF contains 4 pages)

The Determinants of Brownfields Redevelopment in England

This paper uses discrete choice models, supported by GIS data, to analyse the National Land Use Database, a register of more than 21,000 English brownfields - previously used sites with or without contamination that are currently unused or underused. Using spatial discrete choice models, including the first application of a spatial probit latent class model with class-specific neighbourhood effects, we find evidence of large local differences in the determinants of brownfields redevelopment in England and that the reuse decisions of adjacent sites affect the reuse of a site. We also find that sites with a history of industrial activities, large sites, and sites that are located in the poorest and bleakest areas of cities and regions of England are more difficult to redevelop. In particular, we find that the probability of reusing a brownfield increases by up to 8.5% for a site privately owned compared to a site publicly owned and between 15% - 30% if a site is located in London compared to the North West of England. We suggest that local tailored policies are more suitable than regional or national policies to boost the reuse of brownfield sites.

Apropriação e revalorização do espaço urbano: análise da ocorrência de Brownfields no município de Americana - SP

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Refuncionalização de Brownfields: estudo de caso na zona leste de São Paulo-SP

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Estudo de brownfields e espaços funcionais no município de Sumaré - SP

Pós-graduação em Geografia - IGCE

Brownfields e atores sociais no município de Rio Claro (SP): memórias e refuncionalizações

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Desenvolvimento de métodos para identificação e caracterização de Brownfields têxteis em Americana - SP: potencialidades e limitações da videografia

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Entraves espaciais: brownfields caracterizados por aterros de resíduos sólidos urbanos desativados no município de São Paulo - SP

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Fragmentos dos trilhos na paisagem de São Paulo: os brownfields ferroviários e sua refuncionalização

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Proposta de intervenção e gerenciamento das áreas potencialmente contaminadas: estudo dos brownfields no distrito Belém em São Paulo

In the district of Belém, at São Paulo’s city, the economic transformations have ended up destabilizing the economy industrial leaving marks that can be found today. Idle sheds, abandoned or undefined uses structures are found throughout the neighborhood, creating a scene of decay and abandonment. Despite the problems caused by brownfields, they may be seen as an area of possibilities. The reuse of these areas allows the reutilization of abandoned space in locations where the infrastructure is already available, stopping the expansion of urban spot in places not yet degraded. In the case of disabled older industries, there is a great possibility of site’s contamination that may also pose risks to people and unforeseen during refuncionalization. Therefore, the proper management of these sites is needed before any intervention in the area, where stages of study and research must be conducted in order to prove their actual situation. The survey and study of these areas in the district of Belém in São Paulo provides an overview about the brownfields in Brazil at the same time that contributes to the development of intervention plans and proposes a scenery for the refuncionalization of these sites in the neighborhood.

Solar Photovoltaic Energy Project Development on Brownfields: Leveraging Policy Incentives and Project Financing Mechanisms

This study evaluates the practice of redeveloping Brownfields with solar photovoltaic renewable energy technology. Utilizing renewable energy as a strategy to reuse contaminated or potentially contaminated property is a relatively new convention. While the benefits of redeveloping Brownfields are well established, ongoing challenges and limited literature on the subject complicate the practice. Challenges, opportunities, and benefits related to renewable energy development on Brownfields are identified and analyzed. Strategic leveraging of federal, state, local, and utility incentives for renewable energy and Brownfield revitalization, and gap finance tools is explored and evaluated. A comparison of three photovoltaic Brownfield projects is analyzed for critical success and failure factors, and lessons learned. A recommendation of best practices is made based on findings and results.

Land & community revitalization : brownfields : program summary & success stories.

"November 2002."

Brownfields properties with underground storage tanks : frequently asked questions.

Information for potential buyers of abandoned commercial properties in Illinois that have underground storage tanks.

Brownfields Redevelopment Grant Program : project descriptions.

"January 2000."