Should new housing be built on brownfield sites?

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Selected thesis

New housing should be built on brownfield sites.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Brownfield sites often have existing infrastructure suitable for new housing developments.

  • Pro claim 2

    Building housing on brownfield sites helps protect green spaces from development.

  • Con claim 1

    Brownfield sites may not be in a suitable location for new housing.

  • Con claim 2

    Building on brownfield sites can pose health risks due to contamination.