TALKING LANDSCAPES

What is the difference in Greenfield Development and Brownfield Development in the context of Infrastructure?


First, I would ask to what area is that infrastructure limited?
If the development is within a brownfield or a greenfield the infrastructure only has to suffer more on brownfield due to the costs of the preparatory work. On greenfield, depending on the structural technicalities of the area, it would still probably be cheaper.
If the development crosses a brownfield and a greenfield the differences are not great in terms of costs as the one will cover the other and viceversa. However, businesses and developers are often unenthusiastic about developing on brownfield sites or tend to avoid them because of the expense of clearing contaminated areas and the limitations on building growth.
The planning process is often seen by some as major stumbling block to increasing brownfield development as obtaining the necessary permissions can be delayed by negotiations over clean-up operations and other concerns.
The idea could carry on by detailing every aspect of the infrastructure in relation to brownfield vs greenfield but whatever that aspect is, the greenfield will always be the most attractive one for infrastructure or any other development.