Brownfields Redevelopment  Toolbox

Municipal Strategies

The following are examples of Brownfield Redevelopment Strategies and Programs in use by several municipalities and regions. 


The City of Kitchener's "EDGE": The City of Kitchener has prepared The Kitchener EDGE (Encouraging Development for Growth Efficiency), a comprehensive package of Incentive Programs intended to promote the re-urbanization of the developed areas of the city, including the downtown and inner city areas.

The City of Kitchener's "Business Case": The Downtown Investment Package. Driving Economic Growth in Waterloo Region

The Region of Niagara "Smarter Niagara: better ways to grow": Smart Growth Implementation Programs - Brownfields Incentive Program Details

The Region of Waterloo "RGMS": The Regional Growth Management Strategy (RGMS)
The City of Cambridge's Financial Incentives: Restore, Rebuild, Rejuvenate! A guide to the financial incentives offered by the Corporation of the City of Cambridge designed to support investment in the downtown Core Areas of Galt City Centre, Hespeler Village and Preston Town Centre.

The City of Hamilton’s Program to "ERASE" Brownfields. The City of Hamilton’s Environmental Remediation and Site Enhancement (ERASE) Community Improvement Plan is a comprehensive set of programs designed to encourage and promote brownfield redevelopment in the older industrial area of the city.