Planning for successful redevelopment begins with identifying vacant, underutilized, or contaminated properties, called brownfields, within small towns, counties and rural communities. As of March 2024, the EPA has calculated approximately 450,000 brownfields across the US, impacting all communities. Join us to learn what a brownfield is, how to understand potential liability that presents barriers to future redevelopment and the tools that enable a community to avoid unnecessary risks. As liability is minimized, properties are more attractive to potential purchasers and developers and communities reap the potential benefits of new jobs and tax revenues. Learn about free technical assistance programs and funding options for brownfield planning, investigation, and redevelopment. And, see how the process comes together with a case study highlighting how these tools benefit the western region.