Brownfield Incentive Areas

Overview This feature service provides spatial data for Brownfield Incentive Areas located within Tallahassee and Leon County, Florida. Brownfield areas are designated by local governments as contiguous zones that include one or more brownfield sites. These sites may have actual or perceived environmental contamination, which can complicate their expansion, redevelopment, or reuse. They are defined as contiguous areas of one or more brownfield sites, some of which may not be contaminated. Feature Layer: Brownfield Incentive Areas This polygon layer delineates the boundaries of these designated areas, offering important geographic context for economic development and environmental management. The data includes attributes such as area names, detailed descriptions, editing information, and update frequency. It supports location-specific analysis and planning by identifying areas eligible for Florida's Brownfield Program. A brownfield site means real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by actual or perceived environmental contamination. About Florida's Brownfield Program: The program offers businesses or developers a very generous and flexible set of regulatory and financial incentives to clean up and redevelop an brownfield site. Just a few of the advantages of designated brownfield sites include: $2500 job bonus refund for each new job created by an eligible business Highly attractive business locations within existing infrastructure Proximity to highly skilled labor and downtown business districts Increased state loan guarantees to improve lending opportunities Use of federal, state, and local resources to assist in redevelopment of brownfields Expedited permitting Geographic Coverage The dataset specifically covers designated Brownfield Incentive Areas in the city of Tallahassee and Leon County, reflecting local government resolutions and initiatives. It is focused on leveraging existing infrastructure, promoting business growth, and facilitating redevelopment within these strategic areas. Use Cases Supporting local economic development efforts by identifying priority redevelopment areas. Helping businesses and developers locate incentive-eligible sites for environmental cleanup and reuse. Assisting planners and environmental agencies in tracking and managing contaminated or potentially contaminated properties. Enabling public access to up-to-date information on Brownfield designations and related regulatory and financial incentives. Data Quality and Licensing This data is compiled from authoritative sources including Leon County, the City of Tallahassee, and the Leon County Property Appraiser’s Office. While intended for reference and planning, it is not a legal document or survey instrument, and users should verify details before making critical decisions. The dataset is periodically updated to reflect changes in designated areas, supporting ongoing management and development efforts.