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By Kevin M. Laberge, P.E.
Concerns over climate change and water quality are affecting how municipalities,
developers and brownfield professionals approach redevelopment projects. As
LEED green building and stormwater management requirements are increasingly
mandated by municipalities, some see the process becoming more involved.
However, meeting green building requirements, stimulating corporate interest and
managing stormwater runoff on site doesn’t have to be extraordinarily troublesome or expensive. Many large cities
throughout North America are making a strong case for incorporating green
roofs, also known as rooftop gardens or eco-roofs, into a brownfield
redevelopment.
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In Michigan, some are predicting a better business climate for redevelopment and regulatory closure of contaminated properties thanks to a bill Michigan Governor Rick Snyder was scheduled to sign last week. The new regulations should have a positive impact on commercial real estate development and brownfields redevelopment resulting in the creation of jobs. |
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