We will conduct a historic use assessment for all sites in order to measure long-term progress towards goals
We will create a "historical use database" to assemble information that will help inform our awareness of potential contamination. This will include two types of research. First, we will gather information from a variety of sources, including environmental releases, databases, historic maps, telephone, and finance records. Second, we will ask Community Boards in their annual Community Needs Assessments to include an assessment of local vacant or underused lots that might be brownfields and consider them in light of other community needs.

We will use the information to identify potential priority areas and provide a baseline set of information that local groups can use to create community-based brownfield redevelopment plans. It would also allow us to track our progress toward the goal of cleaning up and re-using all of our contaminated land.

Progress (as of 4/22/08):
In 2007, the Administration reviewed historic land use maps, databases, and other resources to design a system for the public to research sites' previous uses. In spring 2008, the City will release a Request for Services (RFS) to its GIS contractors to prepare appropriate data and design an internet application to view the database. The database is anticipated to be functional in 2009.