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remediation through sustainable development
1 online resource (xvi, 303 pages) : illustrations.
This forward-looking resource discusses sustainable remediation methods for converting a land liability into a high-value asset. Greening Brownfields presents best practices and creative thinking on how to increase property value by viewing contaminated sites as lucrative opportunities. The book covers global trends and business drivers related to brownfields and green development, and outlines U.S. and international guidelines and incentive programs. Detailed case studies of worldwide brownfield redevelopment initiatives are included. -- Back cover.
Global trends : the perfect storm -- Convergence : the USEPA meets the USGBC -- Regulatory drivers -- Incentives -- Frameworks for greening brownfields -- Land planning -- Green building -- Valuing financial return or beyond asset conversion -- Case studies -- The next 20 years.
Electronic reproduction. New York, N.Y. : McGraw Hill, 2010. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Valuing financial return or beyond asset conversion
Greening brownfields : remediation through sustainable development
New York, N.Y. : McGraw-Hill Education, 2010