Brownfield Redevelopment

The definition of a brownfield by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is as follows, "abandoned, idle or under-used industrial and commercial properties where redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived contamination."

An in-depth discussion also includes information about community and industrial benefits including:

Retention & Recovery of the Tax Base


In many instances a brownfield site may represent a more complete and cost-effective package than a greenfield (a never-before developed site). Contact the Livingston EDC for more information.

 

 

  

Job Creation  

  Re-use of Existing Infrastructure  
  Current Regulatory Climate
 

Open-Space Preservation