Brownfields are prevalent throughout the region, and although they present challenges, they are often in desirable locations with great potential for redevelopment. Federal, state, and local governments have recognized this, as well as regional non-profit groups and private investors, situating our region at the forefront in creative brownfield redevelopment strategies and partnerships.
Despite this progress, there is much work to be done to clean-up brownfields region-wide. Therefore, this strategy report attempts to illustrate how many potential sites are in the region, in comparison to what’s been cleaned-up thus far. It also includes a review of federal and state policies and programs, as well as a taste of local programs and partnerships. Most importantly, the report attempts to understand the multiple layers of benefits – economic, environment, and social – brownfield redevelopment can offer the region.
If you are interested in brownfields in our region, please read the following CMAP strategy report, and send us your comments. You can use the table of contents above to go directly to any section that interests you.
Key Questions
- What would be the effect of redeveloping a prominent brownfield site in your community?
- Everyone wants brownfields cleaned-up and redeveloped, but who pays for it? Should this be a federal, state, or local issue? What should CMAP’s role be?
- How should sites be prioritized for clean-up?
Click here to continue reading the Brownfield Redevelopment Strategy Report.
To learn more about this report or ask questions, please contact Kristin Heery, kheery (at)cmap.illinois.gov