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English term or phrase:
brown-field
English answer:
previously developed land
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brown-field
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mining project
As in "brown-field projects"
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previously developed land
A piece of industrial or commercial property that is abandoned or underused and often environmentally contaminated, especially one considered as a potential site for redevelopment.
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where previous mining activity has taken place
Brown-field refers to areas where previous mining activity of some sort has taken place and some or all infrastructure still remains in place.
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brownfields
Brownfields are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.
The goal of a Brownfield Project is to reuse abandoned industrial sites that have become blighted eyesores.
In a very few minutes I found loads of references to this term on google and the above are just some quick definitions. HTH
The goal of a Brownfield Project is to reuse abandoned industrial sites that have become blighted eyesores.
In a very few minutes I found loads of references to this term on google and the above are just some quick definitions. HTH
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Alison Jenner
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land which is/ was occupied by a permanent structure...
...which has become vacnt, underused or derelict and has the potential for redevelopment.
http://www.mercatusland.net/brownfield-site-definition.htm
Brownfield projects are those projects built on brownfield sites
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Greenfield is "An undeveloped, uncontaminated piece of property. Opposite of a brownfield."
www.deq.state.or.us/wmc/cleanup/glossary.htm
http://www.mercatusland.net/brownfield-site-definition.htm
Brownfield projects are those projects built on brownfield sites
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Note added at 11 mins (2006-12-07 15:35:58 GMT)
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Greenfield is "An undeveloped, uncontaminated piece of property. Opposite of a brownfield."
www.deq.state.or.us/wmc/cleanup/glossary.htm
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