Correction: New HUD/EPA report on Brownfields

[Center for Public Environmental Oversight <cpro@igc.apc.org>]

Hello,

There was an information error for obtaining the HUD report.  Mr.
Stromberg, the listed contact person is NOT the correct contact. Call
HUDUSER at  800-245-2691. I already called the number to see if it was
correct, the document will cost $5 dollars per report.

The report is downloadable for free at http://www.huduser.org
1)Click on "News", 2) click on "Whats new", and 3)scroll down to  "March
20, 1998 The Effects of Environmental Hazards and Regulation of Urban
Redevelopment".   Its a large WordPerfect file.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

Tony Chenhansa

New HUD/EPA report on Brownfields
Headquarters Press Release
Washington, DC
Date Published:
04/24/98

FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1998
EPA/HUD REPORT FINDS ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS NOT A MAJOR IMPEDIMENT TO
BROWNFIELDS

EPA and the Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a report
that provides insight into some of the most basic issues confronting
brownfields redevelopment. EPA and HUD jointly funded the Urban
Institute and its subcontractors -- the Northeast-Midwest Institute,
University of Louisville and Northern Kentucky University -- to research

the effect of environmental hazards and regulations on brownfields
redevelopment compared with other non-environmental barriers.
Brownfields are abandoned commercial or industrial properties that have
real or perceived contamination. The report, "The Effects of
Environmental Hazards and Regulation and Urban Redevelopment," examines
the views of developers, property sellers, lenders, public agencies,
environmental consultants and others from 12 cities in four states
(Oregon, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Virginia). The report concludes
that environmental issues, while often important, were never the single
critical obstacle on failed development deals. Other non-environmental
factors such as potential demand, extraordinary costs, availability of
greenfields (areas not previously developed) and other local
circumstances also contributed to redevelopment decisions. The report
explores the circumstances under which environmental concerns gained
prominence in development decision-making. Copies of the report can be
obtained by calling Edwin Stromberg, HUD, at 202-708-4370 or via the
Internet at: http://www.huduser.org under "news."

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Tony Chenhansa
Brownfields Project Assistant
Center for Public Environmental Oversight (Formerly known as CAREER/PRO)

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