This would allow NJRA the flexibility to address tier 3 type-sites. Issue Many municipalities and developers are unaware of all the available State and federal incentives for brownfield redevelopment. The Brownfields Redevelopment Task Force should develop an outreach effort including promotional materials to educate the municipalities about the Brownfields Program. Training sessions for municipalities on how to prioritize brownfield sites and develop redevelopment plans would also be helpful. The Resource Guide, CD-ROM and web site, developed by the Office of State Planning and the Team, will assist with this endeavor.
Most cities lack staff with the necessary technical expertise to evaluate consultants' work.
Plans Communities want to be at the table at the earliest stages of planning for the reuse of brownfield sites in their neighborhoods. Unless brownfield redevelopment is consistent with municipal master plans, there is a concern that sites will continue to be developed on a piecemeal basis without conforming to a larger redevelopment plan. Communities want to participate in the decision making process. The public involvement program under Superfund was suggested as a good model. Communication between State Agencies and Communities Communities would like to receive information about the environmental conditions and remedial plans for brownfield sites in their neighborhoods so they can be informed participants in the decision making process.