Greening Brownfields: Remediation Through Sustainable Development

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Transform brownfields into green development projectsThis forward-looking resource discusses sustainable remediation methods for converting a land liability into a high-value asset. Greening Brownfields presents best practices and creative thinking on how to increase property value by viewing contaminated sites as lucrative opportunities. The book covers global trends and business drivers related to brownfields and green development, and outlines U.S. and international guidelines and incentive programs. Detailed case studies of worldwide brownfield redevelopment initiatives are included.Greening Brownfields covers:U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Green Building CouncilLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)BRE Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM)Regulations and financial incentivesFrameworks for integrating all phases of brownfield redevelopmentSustainable land planning and land useOne Planet LivingGreen building