The health of the environment is a subject of ever increasing universal concern. Different constituencies and interest groups share in common the realization that the earth’s resources are finite. The LDCENY recognizes that the economic future of the community depends upon the application of sound environmental practices, including the management of the most fundamental economic asset which is land. This recognition is the impetus for programs such as Brownfield Remediation.

Brownfield Remediation
Precious few parcels of vacant land are left in New York City. Vacant land is rare even in East New York where, as recently as two decades ago, it was relatively plentiful. Unfortunately, most of the vacant parcels that are still available contain some degree of contamination. To address this problem, the LDCENY participates in the State of New York’s Brownfield Opportunity Area program. Under this initiative, local community organizations identify vacant land areas for remediation and redevelopment. The LDCENY recently received a grant to research the East New York Empire Zone for such possible remediation and redevelopment projects.