Identify brownfields

Brownfield sites are abandoned, idled, or underused industrial and commercial properties where expansion or (re)development is complicated by actual or perceived environmental contamination. (Re)development is risky due to unexpected issues with contamination with infill or previously utilized sites. Providing information about these potential (re)development sites minimizes risk for developers, increasing the likelihood of investment.

For more information, visit Minnesota Brownfields.

Provide information on the following:

• Environmental studies ­ AUAR, EAW, EIS, Phase I, Phase II

EAW and EIS are part of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency review process designed to disclose information about the potential negative environmental effects of a proposed development and ways to avoid or minimize them before the project is permitted and built.

• GIS layers for mapping
• Traffic studies
• Soil and compaction reports
• Utilities
• Property details ­ tax value, property owner of record, liens, assessments, title, etc.
• Master or neighborhood plans
• Previous plans for site area
• Current area demographics and market studies
• Other (specify).