Environmental
A brownfield site is defined as:
AAny vacant lot in a commercial district
BAbandoned or underused property where real or perceived contamination complicates redevelopment✓ Correct
CAgricultural land converted to residential use
DAny property adjacent to a Superfund site
Explanation
Brownfields are real property where expansion, redevelopment, or reuse is complicated by known or suspected environmental contamination. Rhode Island has active brownfield redevelopment programs to encourage cleanup and reuse of contaminated urban properties.
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