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Brownfield Redevelopment

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AP Human Geography

Definition

Brownfield redevelopment refers to the process of reclaiming abandoned or underutilized industrial or commercial sites that may be contaminated with hazardous substances. The goal is to revitalize these areas by cleaning up pollution and transforming them into productive or beneficial land uses.

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