Multiphased Program to Achieve Regulatory Closure and Redevelopment of a Complex Brownfield Property

摘要

Redevelopment or revitalization of contaminated properties in urban areas is an essential element of sustainability because it helps to protect the environment, facilitate economic development, and enhance quality of life. However, uncertainties associated with environmental conditions and regulatory approvals for redevelopment of such properties present significant challenges for property owners and developers. This paper presents a case study that achieved expedited site assessment, remediation and regulatory closure of the shallow soil and timely redevelopment of a 43-acre brownfield site with complex environmental conditions and a long operational history. A brief summary of the project has also been featured as one of the representative projects in a recent United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) document titled “Revitalization of Mothballed Properties – Challenges and Success Stories” (USEPA, 2008).