1. Multnomah County Brownfield Initiative Mapping Health Equity Multnomah County Environmental Health Services

2. A brownfield is a former industrial or commercial site where future use is affected by real or perceived environmental contamination Why are they significant to the health of our built environment? –Potential human health threat –Opportunity for infill development in areas where developable land is scarce Mapping Health Equity // What’s a Brownfield

3. Mapping Health Equity // Brownfield Sites

4. Worked under grant from Oregon Health Authority Bring perspective of health and equity to assist in prioritization of sites for cleanup and redevelopment Mapping Health Equity // Project Overview

5. Met with community based organizations to develop menu of health indicators Made a composite of the data expressed by those indicators Mapping Health Equity // Development of Indicators

6. Mapping Health Equity // Developing Maps to Show Data

7. Mapping Health Equity // Brownfield Site Overlay

8. Mapping Health Equity // How does the tool work? Leverage equity considerations to advocate for prioritization of publicly owned sites for assessment, cleanup and community informed development –Affordable housing, recreational space, community center, healthy retail food outlet Leverage federal assessment and cleanup funds through targeting of vulnerable populations and demonstrated community benefit –Combat displacement through negotiating local contracting and workforce development training

9. Mapping Health Equity // Contact Matt Hoffman Healthy Environments Team Matt.Hoffman@multco.us 503.988.7848