FOREWORD ACKNOWLEDGMENTS CHAPTER 1: GLOBAL TRENDS—THE PERFECT STORM Why Brownfield Sites? Why Greening Brownfields? The Global Trends Urbanization and Population Green Building Global Resource Constraints Energy Demand Developed Land Value Creation—Brownfields Remediation and Green Building References CHAPTER 2: CONVERGENCE—THE USEPA MEETS THE USGBC The Definition of Srownfields The USEPA Perspective The USGBC Perspective The Global View Summary "Green" Brownfields Reuse Sustainable Redevelomn&bsp;Concepts at the Assessment Stage References CHAPTER 3: REGULATORY DRIVERS U.S.Regulations U.S, State Regulations The European Union Overview EU Country Regulations Asia/Pacific Region China Japan Overview of Regulations Growth of the Japanese Environmental Remediation Market Australia CHAPTER 4: INCENTIVES Overview U.S.Federal Programs CERCLA RCRA Other U,S, Federal Programs U,S.State Programs The EU CHAPTER 5: FRAMEWORKS FOR GREENING BROWNFIELDS Overview Colorado Brownflelds Handbook Ontario Brownfields Toolbox Missouri Roadmap RESCUE Roadmap RE—DESIGN—IT CHAPTER 6: LAND PLANNING Introduction Land Planning Strategies Transit—Oriented Development Mixed—Use Strategies Urban Growth Boundaries Infill Development Greenways Transfer of Develomn&bsp;Rights Open Space Protection Urban Forestry Land Trusts Agricultural Land Protection Solar Access Protection CHAPTER 7: GREEN BUILDING Introduction U.S.Legislation and Public Sector Green Building Initiatives USEPA Green Buildings on Brownfields Initiative U.S.Community—Based Green Building Programs National Green Building Programs Emerging Green Building Programs References CHAPTER 8: VALUING FINANCIAL RETURN OR BEYOND ASSET CONVERSION Introduction Motivations, Concerns, and Solutions Owner/Operator Motivations Owner/Operator Concerns Owner/Operator Solutions Developer Motivations Surveys Developer Concerns Developer Solutions Government/Public Sector Motivations Government/Public Sector Concerns Government/Public Sector Solutions Approach to Valuing the Finan Return of the Greening of Brownfield Sites Examples of Finan Returns CHAPTER 9: CASE STUDIES Introduction Evolutionary Green Atlantic Station Boisbriand, ebec, Canada—Cherokee Investment Partners Alameda, California—Catellus Treasure Island, California South Waterfront Area—Portland, Oregon Fulton Fish Market, Hunts Point—New York Homebush Bay—Sydney, Australia China The Floating Gardens, Yonging River Park, Taizhou City Hong Kong Wetland Park Revolutionary Green BedZED Implications of BedZED and Scaling the Project The OPL Mata de Sesimbra Project in Portugal Sonoma Mountain Village Via Verde Bronx Development Enterprise Community Partners CHAPTER 10:THE NEXT 20 YEARS Introduction The Next 20 Years Trends Re—Industrialization—Innovation and Creative Destruction Green Affordable Housing and Green Jobs Green Jobs Revolutionary Building Materials Serious Materials BASF Ca/era Corporation Climate Change and Carbon Neutral Cities Reinventing U.S.Cities New Orleans Los Angeles Bronx, New York City Buffalo Chinese Cities—the Urbanization of China Connected Cities Green Commer Buildings as Brand Symbols Energy and Brownfields Final Thoughts GLOSSARY NEX
William Sarni,is founder and CEO of DOMANI, a consulting firm that provides innovative business and technical sustainability solutions to companies committed to increasing revenue, mitigating risk, and improving oraig efficiency. He has managed a wide range of complex sustainability and environmental programs throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Mr. Sarni is a member of the Environmental Compliance Committee of the Chicago Climate Exchange and is active with the Conference Board and Sustainable Life Media/Sustainable Brands.