1. The process of redeveloping, rehabilitating, or reusing previously developed land that may be contaminated or abandoned, typically in urban or industrial areas.
The city invested in brownfield development to revitalize the old industrial district.
A cidade investiu no desenvolvimento de áreas degradadas para revitalizar o antigo distrito industrial.
2. Urban renewal projects that convert former industrial, commercial, or abandoned sites into productive use.
Brownfield development projects help reduce urban sprawl by utilizing existing infrastructure.
Projetos de desenvolvimento de áreas degradadas ajudam a reduzir o sprawl urbano utilizando infraestrutura existente.