An International Perspective on Incorporating Risk in the Valuation of Contaminated Land

摘要

The late 1980s and early 1990s saw the devel - opment of concern surrounding the ownership and investment value of sites affected by contamination. This was prompted by the discovery of problems as - Sociated with a number of high - profile sites around The world. For example, Lekkerkerk (Netherlands); Love Canal, New York (United States); and Times Beach, Missouri (United States). Owners of proper - Ties in or near these sites suffered substantial financial Losses as a result of the contamination identified.