Product No.: MIT010
Date Published: 08/2006
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The Delaware Valley region is home to hundreds of previously developed, underutilized properties that may be classified as brownfields. (The EPA estimates that more than 450,000 brownfields are located across the country.) Many of these sites are situated near rail lines, established commercial areas, and major highways - ideal settings for many forms of new development. Local governments, property owners, and developers can recapture the often substantial value of these properties by utilizing the resources and tools available to return them to productive use. This brochure includes information about national and state-level policies and programs that were created to support brownfield redevelopment efforts. Regional case studies, information about site location tools, and other resources are also provided.Geographic Area Covered: Nine-county Delaware Valley region, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Mercer counties in New Jersey.
Key Words: brownfield, redevelopment, vacant property, site remediation, environment, tax incentives, revitalization, infill development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Staff Contact(s)
- Patricia L. Elkis, PP, AICP (pelkis@dvrpc.org)
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Title VI Statement
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