Brownfields Redevelopment

Redevelopment of Brownfields properties is advantageous for many reasons, most notably: government incentives and the availability of existing infrastructure. These previously abandoned or unused properties can be redeveloped for productive uses at costs that are far less than developing open spaces.

Effective redevelopment of Brownfields properties includes some level of environmental activity. The developer and/or property owner must be cognizant of the environmental concerns at the property, particularly when redevelopment plans may alter and affect contaminated portions of the property.

Although government agencies provide multiple incentives to encourage redevelopment of these properties, the redevelopment activities must be conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. This requirement may necessitate proper management of contaminated media on-site, and may require off-site treatment/disposal of this material if it cannot be managed effectively on-site. Patriot Environmental Management has the capability to work directly with the developer and/or property owner to address these environmental concerns in the most cost-effective and time-sensitive manner.

Patriot Environmental Management can offer assistance to the developer by performing the following:

• Pre-transaction investigation to identify potential areas of concern;
• Participating in negotiations with the property owner to address environmental concerns;
• Assisting in pre-development planning to prepare site plans that would utilize the property while limiting the impact to contaminated areas;
• Interacting with regulatory agencies to effectively manage contaminated material on-site;
• Site development oversight and support to implement management practices for contaminated media;
• Completing applications for governmental grants and low-interest loans; and
• Performing risk assessment studies to provide the necessary information for the engineer to design specifications that ensure worker safety and preservation of public health.