As the environmental and health impacts of unchecked urban growth become more apparent, many cities have begun to adopt more farsighted urban planning, generally known as smart growth policy. A successful and far-reaching smart growth policy must include provisions for the redevelopment of underutilized land within cities. Within the existing urban environment, there is an infrastructure in place that will support and provide goods and services to more people per given area than in typical suburban development. Redevelopment of underutilized urban sites will help conserve existing landscapes, minimize commuting traffic and reduce air and water pollution.

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