Environmental
A brownfield in Iowa is defined as:
AAgricultural land with brown clay soils
BA previously developed property where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination✓ Correct
CUndeveloped land adjacent to a river
DA parcel of land in the floodplain
Explanation
Brownfields are abandoned or underutilized properties where past industrial or commercial use has resulted in actual or perceived contamination. Iowa and federal programs provide incentives and liability protections to encourage brownfield redevelopment.
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