Vacant Land Element Example
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An aerial view of a newly developed urban greenway with a restored meandering stream, walking paths, playground, basketball courts, and open lawn areas running through a residential neighborhood.

EPA Region 5 Brownfields Map

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Organization Name: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Partner(s): Government, Landbank, Private

Location: Midwest, Midwest
Year Implemented: 2005

The EPA Region 5 Brownfields Map is an ArcGIS visual of various brownfield redevelopment success stories in the Midwest. The map has 30 examples with descriptions of projects including environmental assessments, redeveloping spaces into medical complexes, housing, a museum, etc.. Being able to interact with the projects through the visual map shows the creativity and collaboration that can be accomplished through brownfield redevelopments, from all levels in the public and private sectors.

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