Environmental
What is 'brownfield' redevelopment in Kansas?
AConverting farmland to residential use
BRedeveloping previously used industrial or commercial sites with known or suspected contamination for new uses✓ Correct
CDeveloping undisturbed land with no prior use
DA state program for floodplain restoration
Explanation
Brownfield sites are former industrial or commercial properties with known or suspected contamination. Kansas encourages brownfield redevelopment through KDHE's voluntary cleanup programs and liability protection to stimulate economic reuse.
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