Brownfields 101 | Brownfield Redevelopment by Flint Hills Regional Council Skip to content Related Links Brownfields 101 Planning Activities EPA Area Wide Planning Understanding Brownfields brownfield is a property where redevelopment, reuse, or expansion is complicated by the actual or potential presence of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants. These properties are often vacant, abandoned, or underutilized, and may be viewed as contributing to neighborhood decline or “blight.” Brownfields Brochure Examples of brownfield properties include: Former gas stations Dry-cleaning facilities Factories, mills, or manufacturing plants Warehouses and storage facilities Salvage or junk yards Abandoned rail lines Bulk oil storage sites Automotive repair shops Residential properties can also be classified as brownfields when there is evidence—or a strong likelihood—that hazardous or petroleum products were used or stored on-site. Vacant residential land slated for redevelopment often falls into this category. Additionally, properties affected by illegal drug production, such as former methamphetamine labs (sometimes referred to as “methfields” ), represent another type of residential brownfield. Community Benefits of Cleanup and Reinvestment Investing in the cleanup and revitalization of brownfields provides measurable benefits for both residents and local governments. These include: Reducing blight and improving neighborhood appearance Returning unused land to productive use Expanding the local tax base Protecting public health and the environment Preserving farmland and green space by reducing development pressure Revitalizing and strengthening communities By addressing brownfields, communities can transform underutilized properties into safe, valuable assets that support economic growth, environmental health, and improved quality of life. SUPPLEMENTAL SOURCES OF CLEANUP FUNDING AND SUPPORT 09/26/2025 Flint Hills Regional Council (FHRC) can assist you with procurement of additional funding and support... Brownfields 101 EPA Brownfield Assessment Sequence of Events 09/26/2025 When a community has concerns about possible environmental contamination on a property, a United States... Brownfields 101 EPA Brownfields Stats 09/15/2025 100% EPA Funded$600,000 Grant Award Evaluating Existing Conditions Market Analysis Planning Attaining Recommendations Individual Property... Brownfields 101 Recent Posts SUPPLEMENTAL SOURCES OF CLEANUP FUNDING AND SUPPORT 09/26/2025 EPA Brownfield Assessment Sequence of Events 09/26/2025 FHRC Brownfields Revolving Loan & Grant Fund Application 09/26/2025 Revolving Loan Fund Program 09/26/2025 The Flint Hills Economic Development District 09/15/2025 Categories Area Planning (8) Brownfields 101 (3) CDBG Grant (1) EDA Grant (3) EPA Area Wide Planning (2) Flint Hills Defense Communities (OLDCC) (6) Flint Hills Economic Development District (3) Scroll To Top