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ties, which are often located within the urban core, to their highest and best value. Turning these areas into more productive land uses by taking advantage of existing infrastructure and incorporating a mix of retail, residential and commercial uses is adding economic, social and environmental value to communities. There are a plenty of incentives. The United States Environmental Protection Agency sums up the benefits and reasons for the increased interest in turning these dilapidated properties into productive ventures: Redeveloping and reusing infill and brownfield sites in a way consistent with the principles of smart growth…encourages the redevelopment of brownfield properties as pedestrian friendly and transit accessible, built compactly with a mixture of land uses, and with access to public spaces, parks or plazas. Using smart growth principles in brownfield redevelopment can create greater benefits from the reuse of infill sites, reduce demand for land for development on the urban fringe, and improve the regional air and water quality. Brownfield redevelopment is an essential component of smart growth, as both seek to return abandoned and underutilized sites to their fullest potential as community and economic assets. THIS 33-ACRE SITE BECAME THE VILLAGE AT SPRING RIDGE IN SWEDESBORO, N.J., A HALF HOUR FROM PHILADELPHIA. THIS AWARDWINNING PROJECT ILLUSTRATES HOW THE REDEVELOPMENT OF A BROWNFIELD SITE COUPLED WITH A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP CAN SUCCEED. PHOTOS COURTESY OF WESTRUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, A LEADING RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF BROWNFIELDS IN THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND SURROUNDING AREAS. POLISHED CONCRETE The SUSTAINABLE Flooring Choice ori r ring Cho ce Choice INT RI N SIC ALLY G IS HE D CO N CR LEED PLATINUM L CA Academy of Sciences y e Cooperations and Partnerships The complexity of these projects virtually requires coordination and cooperation between public and private entities. In fact, they often result in partnerships. The need for working together is usually essential due to the various financial and regulatory options and opportunities. Most metro areas in the United States have state, regional and/or local economic development agencies that are charged with marketing to promote growth in employment, View our portfolio of environmental & LEED projects online: PerfectPolishOnline.com 1-877-91-SHINE Reader Service No. 188 www.EDCmag.com/webcard EDC02094Perf.indd 1 ET E RE EN PO L www.EDCmag.com 1/14/09 10:11:12 AM 17 http://www.PerfectPolishOnline.com http://www.PerfectPolishOnline.com http://www.EDCmag.com/webcard http://www.EDCmag.com

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