Florida’s Brownfields Redevelopment Program

Question 1

Definition of Brownfield site

Answer 1

means real property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by actual or perceived environmental contamination

Question 2

Definition of Brownfield area

Answer 2

means a contiguous area of one or more brownfield sites, some of which may not be contaminated, and which has been designated by a local government resolution.

Question 3

What can be done with Brownfields?

Answer 3

Redevelopment that results in: 
Economic development
Community development
Residential projects, and 
Open-Space/ Green-Space projects
and 
Reduction of public health and environmental hazards
Removal of stigma
Promoting effective use of community resources

Question 4

Brownfield area designation (by local government and requested by individual)

Answer 4

Local government must consider whether the Brownfield area:
Warrants economic development
Is reasonably focused, not overly large
Has potential interest to the private sector
Is suitable for recreation or preservation
Local government shall designate if:
Owner/controller agrees to site rehabilitation
5 new permanent jobs will be created
Redevelopment consistent with comprehensive plan
Designation is properly noticed
Reasonable assurance of financial viability

Question 5

Examples of Brownfield sites in Florida

Answer 5

IKEA in Tampa, Matt’s Casbah in Melbourne