2.2.2 - Greenfield and Brownfield Sites

What is a greenfield site?

• An area of land that has never been built upon

• An area of land that has been previously developed

• A site with high pollution levels

• A site located in urban centers

What is one advantage of building on a greenfield site?

• High cost of development

• More space for businesses to expand

• Increased traffic congestion

• High pollution levels

What is a disadvantage of building on a greenfield site?

• Reduced costs to build

• Rare wildlife and species destroyed

• More housing is needed

• Good area for tourist destinations

What is a brownfield site?

• An area of land that has never been built upon

• An area of land that has been previously built on

• A site with no employment opportunities

• A site located in rural areas

What is one advantage of building on a brownfield site?

• High clearance work costs

• Provides housing close to jobs

• New houses are sold to wealthier people

• High levels of pollution

What is a disadvantage of building on a brownfield site?

• Low employment opportunities

• Lots of clearance work needed

• Provides housing close to jobs

• Stops urban sprawl

What is Egan's wheel used for?

• Measuring pollution levels

• Outlining main priorities for sustainable communities

• Calculating building costs

• Designing urban transport systems

Which of the following is a characteristic of sustainable communities according to Egan's wheel?

• High pollution levels

• Effective participation and leadership

• Limited transport connectivity

• High unemployment rates

What is one of the main priorities in Egan's wheel for sustainable communities?

• High cost of living

• Good transport services and communication

• Limited access to services

• High levels of crime

What is the purpose of regeneration in brownfield sites?

• To increase pollution

• To create jobs and improve quality of life

• To reduce housing availability

• To limit business opportunities