Many communities experiencing high rates of vacancy and abandonment can point to the decline of a major industry that once powered the local economy, like automotive or industrial manufacturing. But when these jobs leave, the infrastructure and environmental contamination remains, threatening public health and wellbeing. Remediation and reuse of these brownfield properties can advance local priorities like local job creation and climate resilience. There have been significant federal investments in brownfield assessment and cleanup that can help make this possible. In this session, Groundwork USA, a national network of place-based environmental justice organizations, will facilitate a discussion with local leaders from Groundwork Jacksonville and Groundwork Rhode Island about how they have incorporated community needs into land restoration projects to build social, economic, and climate resilience through placemaking and workforce development. Attendees will gain an understanding of strategies that support the inclusion of resident voices into land reuse planning.