Glossary

Any vacant or underused properties, mostly commercial or industrial, where reuse is complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination. Examples include a corner gas station, an office building with asbestos and lead paint, a closed steel plant, or a former storefront dry cleaning business. Brownfields pose health risks and cause blight and economic and environmental burdens, especially in communities of color and urban areas.  

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Important organizations within a neighborhood or the city which contribute significantly to the quality of life and economy in that area. They may be organizations, businesses, or institutions that provide a strong presence in the community.

Source: FOCUS Overview Glossary

The difference between those who have access to the broadband internet and related technologies and those who do not. These differences are highlighted in categories of inequitable access to the Internet at home, inability to afford Internet service or devices, misunderstandings of privacy, and the relevance of the Internet.

Source: Digital Equity Strategic Plan

The fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, incomes, and educational levels with respect to the development and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Fair treatment implies that no population should be forced to shoulder a disproportionate share of exposure to the negative effects of pollution due to lack of political or economic strength.

Source: EPA.gov

A continuous corridor of open green space that is preserved and not developed. Greenways offer a variety of benefits, such as recreation, bicycle/pedestrian movement, and the preservation of wildlife habitat along with other natural resources.

Source: FOCUS Overview Glossary