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Revitalization and Site Reuse Considerations
This page provides information on subject matter relating to the cleanup and redevelopment of formerly contaminated sites and properties. The information below has been designed to bring together a wide array of revitalization topics and resources with the goal of increasing the knowledge and awareness of revitalization-related issues for people working on site redevelopment and reuse.
The topic areas and information below should help developers, local communities, future site owners, and other interested stakeholders prepare for and respond to revitalization opportunities and challenges that may occur at their site or property. Information has been organized along three broad categories – cleanup, reuse, and long term site management – that begin to identify the most frequently discussed revitalization topics.
Cleanup topics
- Site assessment
Site assessment is EPA's process for evaluating a hazardous waste site's level of contamination and potential for cleanup. - Site Cleanup
EPA and its state and territorial partners have developed a variety of cleanup programs to assess and, where necessary, clean up these contaminated sites. Cleanups may be done by EPA, other federal agencies, states or municipalities, or the company or party responsible for the contamination. - Cleanup Technology
An essential part of the EPA's role in protecting human health and the environment is cleaning up sites polluted by hazardous substances. Many technologies and tools are used to assess, clean up, and monitor sites. EPA participates in the development and application of innovative technologies for the characterization and treatment of contaminated waste sites, soils, and groundwater.
Reuse Topics
- Legal Issues
When contaminated sites and properties are being sold or transferred to new owners for redevelopment and reuse, questions regarding liability for the new owner often arise. Depending on the type of site, EPA can help you better understand and manage legal issues related to your site. - Partnerships
EPA is committed to building partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders to support and facilitate the revitalization and reuse of formerly contaminated properties. - Insurance
and revitalization
Environmental insurance is a tool used to quantify and transfer risks related to contaminated site cleanup costs and liability from project stakeholders to an insurance company. - Grants and Funding
Depending on the type of site (Brownfield, Superfund, UST site), EPA can provide direct funding for assessment and cleanup or other activities at a formerly contaminated site. In addition to direct funding, EPA can provide technical information on additional and alternative funding and financing options for formerly contaminated sites.
Long Term Site Management Topics
- Institutional Controls (ICs)
Also referred to as "land use controls," institutional controls are defined as legal measures that limit human exposure by restricting activity, use, and access to sites and properties with residual contamination. Examples include deed restrictions, easements, public advisories, and zoning restrictions. This site provides IC guidance, workshop information and information on EPA’s ICs goals and objectives. - Sustainable Redevelopment
EPA's programs and partners are protecting human health and the environment by promoting sustainable redevelopment through enforcement policies, and through the use of green building and greenspace designs in site redevelopment and reuse.