brownfields

/ˈbraʊnˌfiːldz/
noun
  1. Multiple pieces of land that were previously used for industrial or commercial purposes and are now available for new development.
    • Investors are looking at brownfields as opportunities for new housing projects.
    • The government is offering grants to clean up brownfields across the state.
    • Many brownfields have been turned into community gardens and parks.
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