Calling it a  “roadmap” to provide an understanding of the brownfield redevelopment process and the opportunities available in New York, Sustainable Long Island has released its 2011 Brownfields to Greenfield$ Manual, updated from the last iteration published in 2006.

The manual’s revision was made possible by funding from New York State Sen. Carl Marcellino and contributions by the Action Committee for the Environment.

Sustainable Long Island’s mission is to promote economic development, environmental health, and social equity for all Long Islanders, now and for generations to come. Sustainable Long Island is a catalyst and facilitator for sustainable development. We cultivate the conditions, identify resources and provide tools to make smart growth happen on Long Island.
 

“I am pleased that I could partner with Sustainable Long Island and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to update The Brownfields to Greenfields Manual,” said Sen. Marcellino. “I have always felt that the State’s brownfield programs were indispensable in getting these urban eyesores back on the tax rolls and making them community assets rather than letting them eat away at the heart of our cities, towns and villages. These programs promote and the Manual enhances the physical, economic and social revitalization of our communities.”

"Brownfields to Greenfield$" is designed to provide information for local government officials seeking to facilitate brownfield redevelopment in their communities, citizens hoping to understand how the process affects them, developers and investors seeking to participate in this growing marketplace, groups that wish to facilitate the redevelopment process, and end-users of redeveloped property.
 

“Since its launch in 1998, Sustainable Long Island’s brownfield redevelopment projects have produced concrete results in numerous communities across Long Island and this manual is just the latest testament of our work,” said Ruth Negron-Gaines, Sustainable Long Island Board President. “The ultimate goal is to facilitate full stakeholder participation in the brownfield redevelopment process. Through the transfer of information, collaboration among brownfield stakeholders can promote sustainability and smart growth; creating a positive future for New York‘s environment and economy.”

The manual provides information on: New York State, federal and private funding and financial incentives; technical assistance and liability protection available for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites in New York State; and an overview of the various brownfield programs offered by New York State.

More information on the manual and on the organization can be found at:

www.sustainableli.org