Brownfield V Greenfield

Question 1

What are the advantages of brownfield sites?

Answer 1

People will live closer to work reducing congestion
Regeneration of the city
Government policy favours brown field sites for developing housing

Question 2

What are the disadvantages of brownfield sites?

Answer 2

High density housing due to the cost of land

Question 3

What are the advantages of greenfield sites?

Answer 3

Cheaper to develop as fewer buildings to clear
Land is cheaper as on outskirts
Low density housing = greater space for gardens and garages
Quieter

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of greenfield sites?

Answer 4

Harder to obtain planning permission
Less sustainable
Needs to build new roads, sewage, gas , water and electricity making it expensive