Green/brown field sites Flashcards
1
Q
Greenfield sites?
A
One that hasn’t been built on before
2
Q
Brownfield sites?
A
Have already been built on
3
Q
Greenfield sites?
++++
A
+not limited to size
+no pollution from previous use
+generally more affordable land
+no demolition required
4
Q
Greenfield sites?
- - -
A
- lacking infrastructure
- destruction of natural habitats
- limitations due to environmental laws/national park land/restrictions due to greenfield land
5
Q
Brownfield sites?
+++++
A
+benefit to community=not derelict:active
+infrastructure already present
+may be cheaper due to less desirable land
+less natural disruption
+more flexibility to size/shape of building
6
Q
Brownfield sites?
- - -
A
- potential pollution in the ground
- potential of mining subsidence
- restricted in size of plot
