Brownfield vs Greenfield Flashcards
What are brownfield sites?
derelict sites in urban areas
At what density will housing be built on a brownfield site and why?
high density to reflect the cost of the land
Are brownfield sites small or large pieces of land?
small
Is the environment improved through brownfield sites?
its generally improved
Is the lad available at brownfield sites?
yes but it can be costly to reclaim if been polluted by industrial use
What are greenfield sites?
new sites, usually on agricultural land in green belts around urban areas
Is the land available at greenfield?
no unless planning permission has been obtained
What density will the housing be and why at a greenfield site?
low density as housing is in high demand due to it being in fashionable areas
Are greenfield infrastructure costs high or low and why?
high as new sewerage, water, gas, electricity supplies have to be considered, new school and health facilities may also be needed
Are greenfield sites larger or smaller?
larger
How does the environment change at greenfield sites?
changed from rural to urban use
What are stakeholders?
people who have an interest in the greenfield vs brownfield debate
What are the concerns of central government?
in the middle, need more housing but worried about EQ
What are the concerns of local residents?
losing social housing for brownfield sites, but don’t want estates ruing greenfield and puts stress on services
What are the concerns of local government?
improve EQ, re-urbanisation of brownfield
