Brownfields Redevelopment: Smart Growth Recommendations from New Jersey Future

There are an estimated 10,000 brownfields in New Jersey. Defined as sites that are no longer in use and contain or could potentially contain contamination, brownfields are significant environmental challenges for the towns in which they are located. Yet these sites also represent a unique opportunity. Because many are located in older communities with transportation, employment, and other key elements of infrastructure, brownfields are the ideal places to encourage redevelopment. This recommendation report from New Jersey Future discusses key issues in brownfield redevelopment and lists 7 recommendations for successful brownfields redevelopment.Purpose: To share recommendations for brownfields redevelopmen