A brownfield is a property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. These sites that have been contaminated and cleaned can be used for various land uses. For more info on remediating and redeveloping brownfields click here.
The Office of Brownfield Reuse (OBCR) was created to serve as the focal point for the Department’s brownfield program. OBCR is charged with coordinating remediation and reuse efforts at specific brownfield sites and piloting innovative approaches to expedite the revitalization process. The first major OBCR effort was the Brownfield Development Area (BDA) Program. This program works in partnership with municipalities and neighborhoods impacted by multiple brownfield sites. The BDA Program coordinates planning, resource acquisition and remediation with a focus on reuse. Individual BDAs are designated through a highly selective application process. More information about Brownfields and redevelopment can be found at the Office of Planning and Advocacy and the NJ Brownfields Assistance Center
Resources:
- Remediating and Redeveloping Brownfields in New Jersey (ANJEC Resource Paper)
- Site Remediation Program (NJDEP)
- Site Remediation Program — Funding Opportunities (NJDEP)
- Brownfield Site Reuse Success Stories (NJDEP)
- Brownfields (NJ Dept of State, Planning Advocacy)
- Brownfields and Contaminated Site Remediation Program (NJEDA)
- NJ Brownfields Assistance Center (NJIT)