TABLE 4.
Cross-walking different brownfield cleanup phases with tools and other considerations for a community to identify elements with environmental benefits.
| Cleanup Phase | Description | Tools & Considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Site Assessment | Investigate specific hazards that are present to achieve a better understanding of how to approach the cleanup | When developing cleanup and reuse goals, evaluate a community’s vulnerabilities and assets, including environmental elements. Example resources: The Vision-to-Action tool; Timbre Brownfield Prioritization Tool; Envision Sustainability Rating Tool; EnviroAtlas; and EcoHealth Relationship Browser |
| Site Investigation | Identify funding sources | |
| Cleanup Options | Determine level of cleanup and type of project elements | Consider environmental benefits when a community develops a vision for a site’s reuse to inform options for project elements and options. Example resources: EnviroAtlas; FEGS Scoping Tool; Envision Sustainability Rating Tool |
| Cleanup Design and Implementation | Type of cleanup and anticipated future reuse plans defines engineering and institutional controls | |
| Redevelopment Phase | Integrates site assessments and incorporate neighborhood-relevant features to address the community concerns for the reuse vision | Example resources: The Vision-to-Action tool; Envision Sustainability Rating Tool |