What Is A Brownfield?

A brownfield is defined under NJ state law (N.J.S.A. 58:10B-23.d) as "any former or current commercial or industrial site that is currently vacant or underutilized and on which there has been, or there is suspected to have been, a discharge of a contaminant." While this is the definition recognized in state legislation, there are many variations on this definition. Generally, brownfields are properties that are abandoned or underutilized because of either real or perceived contamination.

 

Brownfield Assistance / Success Stories

Planning

Taking the time to develop a comprehensive plan of action is the key element for brownfields redevelopment success.

https://www.njit.edu/njbrownfields/planning

Brownfield Funding

Funds help supercharge the community’s ability to assess and clean up brownfield properties.

https://www.njit.edu/njbrownfields/bffunding

Community Engagement

Forward movement in a brownfield project requires an engaged and proactive community coming together for a common goal.

https://www.njit.edu/njbrownfields/community-engagement

Assessment and Cleanup

Environmental Assessment and Cleanup need to be conducted by qualified consultants and contractors in order to ensure quality work is performed.

https://www.njit.edu/njbrownfields/assessment-cleanup

Redevelopment

Tying it all together and crossing the finish line.

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Events

See what's happening in the brownfields world!

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Pro Bono Services

Get Pro Bono assistance from BCONE Members (attorneys, consultants, and other industry experts)!

https://www.njit.edu/njbrownfields/ask-experts

Get Free Technical Assistance

We provide free technical assistance to NJ county and municipal governments and nonprofits.

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Brownfield Success Stories

Read brownfields redevelopment success stories from our Affiliate Members

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10,000

estimated brownfield sites in NJ

2021

CIANJ Environmental Leadership Award Recipient

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