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Plan for Brownfields Redevelopment Success

Land Use As

Successful brownfields
revitalization doesn't
just happen. It's
planned for.

Approach brownfield
revitalization through
creative, inclusive,
and efficient planning
activities.

¦	Early on in the site
selection process,
consider the range
of realistic site reuse
options.

¦	Create a brownfields
revitalization plan
based on the
community's vision,
site and surrounding
area conditions such
as environmental,
economic, real estate
market, assets,
challenges and
vulnerabilities. These
factors will directly
influence how the
site is assessed and
remediated.

Planning activities that
focus on brownfields
revitalization are
eligible under an EPA
Brownfields Assessment
or Multipurpose Grant.

Our community needs to:

¦	Understand regulatory opportunities and constraints for a brownfield site.

¦	Learn the land entitlement process, timeframes and potential approval barriers that can
add time and money to our brownfields revitalization project.

How a Land Use Assessment can help: Analysis reveals surrounding land uses and
local, regional and state land use regulations and strategies that pertain to redevelopment
of the brownfield site. Includes review of local zoning laws, specialty zones and incentives,
land use planning strategies and other entitlement requirements.

Influence on brownfields assessment, cleanup and reuse: Identifies land use incentives
and opportunities to drive redevelopment. Targets potential and desired land uses based on
community and economic development priorities. Clarifies the land entitlement process and
timeline/strategy needed to obtain regulatory approvals and permits.

What is involved?

¦	Identifying, collecting, and reviewing local, regional and state land use regulations.

¦	Interviewing key land use officials.

¦	Documenting the necessary approval and permitting processes.

When to conduct? Early in the site reuse planning process. Typically, part of a site reuse
assessment, but can be completed independently.

What does it typically cost? Costs range from $5,G00-$10,000 depending on the location
and complexity of the site. Land use assessments generally are done in conjunction with
site reuse assessments.

Who can perform? An experienced multi-disciplinary brownfields reuse team including a
planner, engineer, and environmental professional, among others.

Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization (5105T) ( EPA560-F-18-180 | March 2022

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