Principles of brownfield regeneration :: cleanup, design, and reuse of derelict land /

Principles of Brownfield Regeneration presents compelling reasons for redeveloping brownfield sites and describes the steps for creating viable land for development or open space. Use of these idle properties is central to a sustainable strategy of thwarting sprawl, preserving or regenerating open s...

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Main Author: Hollander, Justin B.
Other Authors: Kirkwood, Niall, Gold, Julia L.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington : Island Press, ©2010.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:Principles of Brownfield Regeneration presents compelling reasons for redeveloping brownfield sites and describes the steps for creating viable land for development or open space. Use of these idle properties is central to a sustainable strategy of thwarting sprawl, preserving or regenerating open space, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and reinvesting in urbanized areas. This is the first book to provide an accessible introduction to the design, policy, and technical issues related to brownfield redevelopment. -- from back cover.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 135 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781597269902
1597269905

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