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RESEARCH ARTICLE: Making Connections in the Brownfield Marketplace

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 October 2009

Sarah L. Coffin  and
Colleen Barbero
Sarah L. Coffin*
Affiliation:
Department of Public Policy Studies, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
Colleen Barbero
Affiliation:
Department of Public Policy Studies, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri
*
Address correspondence to: Sarah L. Coffin, Department of Public Policy Studies, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO 63103; (phone) 314-977-3930; (fax) 314-977-1616; (email) coffinsl@slu.edu
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Abstract

Brownfield redevelopment in many communities is now almost routine—a regular part of a larger community development strategy. Brownfield projects are treated in many instances as regular real estate transactions. Thus, for those brownfield properties in more attractive real estate markets, in communities with a high capacity for brownfield redevelopment, results are noticeable. This brownfield redevelopment scenario breaks down when applied to situations where there is low brownfield redevelopment capacity. Effective brownfield revitalization programs require substantial community support with public-private partnerships playing a critical role in building local brownfield capacity. The challenge lies in fostering these connections. This article reports on the findings from a case study in St. Louis, Missouri, that examined a regional effort to build brownfield capacity at the local level where community leaders brought together property owners and developers for a networking opportunity. Results show that direct intervention can help build brownfield capacity.

Environmental Practice 11:170–178 (2009)

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Environmental Practice , Volume 11 , Issue 3 , September 2009 , pp. 170 - 178
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Copyright © National Association of Environmental Professionals 2009

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