Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
Spring 5-31-1998
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental Policy Studies - (M.S.)
Department
Humanities and Social Sciences
First Advisor
Peter B. Lederman
Second Advisor
Nancy L. Jackson
Third Advisor
Mark John Somers
Abstract
This thesis sought to addressthree main questions:
· Are brownfieldsa significant problem in New Jersey and its municipalities?
· What factors havecontributed to brownfields' continued existence?
· What factors aremost important for correcting brownfields in the state?
The study involved surveyingFederal and state agencies, NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs) andmunicipalities that work with brownfields. It involved a survey questionnaire,followed by a detailed telephone interview to determine municipalities'satisfaction with actions and policies taken by state agencies on brownfieldredevelopment.
Eight Federal and state agenciesand NGOs participated, along with ten municipalities from around thestate. The major findings were: brownfields are a significant problemat all levels; urban blight and liability provisions have contributedto the continued existence of brownfields; and liability relief andadditional funding are the most needed incentives for correcting brownfields.
Recommended Citation
Hammond, Edison L., "Incentive factors that affect the redevelopment of brownfield sites in New Jersey" (1998). Theses. 908.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/908
