Environmental Insurance for Brownfields Redevelopment: A Feasibility Study

This report,Environmental Insurance for Brownfields Redevelopment: A Feasibility
Study, explores whether a new tool, environmental insurance, can help stimulate the
redevelopment of urban brownfields. The report describes: 1) the types of environmental
insurance available, 2) how insurance could be used at various stages of the redevelopment
process, 3) current constraints on the use of such insurance as part of the redevelopment process,
4) case examples, and 5) suggested actions to overcome barriers to the effective use of
environmental insurance. I am pleased to make this report available to you as part of the HUD
commitment to empower America’s communities.