1. U.S. EPA
Brownfields
Program
Emeryville, CA
Greenbelt Project

2. Brownfields Definition
Real property, where the
expansion or reuse may
be complicated by the
presence or potential
presence of hazardous
substances, petroleum
products or property that
is a mine-scarred land
Emeryville before redevelopment
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3. Benefits of Urban Ag on a Brownfield
1. Increases property
values, sense of
community
2. Increases infiltration of
rainwater, decreases
soil erosion
3. Reduces waste by
reuse of organic
material
4. Increases physical
activity and educates
new gardeners 3

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6. Urban Ag Handbooks
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7. EPA Brownfield Grants and
Technical Assistance
Yearly Grant Cycle
for Assessment &
Cleanup
Targeted Brownfield
Assessments EPA
contractor

8. Contact Info
Sara Russell
Brownfields Grants Manager
EPA Region 9
(415) 972-3218
russell.sara@epa.gov
www.epa.gov/region9/brownfields
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