Environmental

Brownfield redevelopment in Indiana is economically significant because:

AAll brownfields are in rural areas
BIndiana has numerous brownfield sites from its industrial heritage that, when remediated, can return productive land to use in communities and generate economic development✓ Correct
COnly the federal government funds brownfield cleanups
DBrownfield cleanup always costs more than new development

Explanation

Indiana's industrial history (steel, manufacturing, oil refining) left a legacy of contaminated sites in many communities. Brownfield redevelopment programs help clean up and repurpose these properties, generating jobs and economic activity.

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