Integration of the subsurface and the surface sectors for a more holistic approach for sustainable redevelopment of urban brownfields

Norrman, J.; Volchko, Y.; Hooimeijer, F.L.; Maring, L; Kain, J.H.; Bardos, P.; Broekx, S.; Beames, A.; Rosén, L.

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.02.097

Integration of the subsurface and the surface sectors for a more holistic approach for sustainable redevelopment of urban brownfields

Title

Integration of the subsurface and the surface sectors for a more holistic approach for sustainable redevelopment of urban brownfields

Author

Norrman, J. (Chalmers University of Technology)
Volchko, Y. (Chalmers University of Technology)
Hooimeijer, F.L. (TU Delft Environmental Technology and Design)
Maring, L (Deltares)
Kain, J.H. (Chalmers University of Technology)
Bardos, P. (r3 Environmental Technology Ltd)
Broekx, S. (Flemish Institute for Technological Research)
Beames, A. (Flemish Institute for Technological Research)
Rosén, L. (Chalmers University of Technology)

Date

2016

Abstract

This paper presents a holistic approach to sustainable urban brownfield redevelopment where specific focus is put on the integration of a multitude of subsurface qualities in the early phases of the urban redevelopment process, i.e. in the initiative and plan phases. Achieving sustainability in brownfield redevelopment projects may be constrained by a failure of engagement between two key expert constituencies: urban planners/designers and subsurface engineers, leading to missed opportunities and unintended outcomes in the plan realisation phase. A more integrated approach delivers greater benefits. Three case studies in the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden were used to test different sustainability assessment instruments in terms of the possibility for knowledge exchange between the subsurface and the surface sectors and in terms of cooperative learning among experts and stakeholders. Based on the lessons learned from the case studies, a generic decision process framework is suggested that supports holistic decision making. The suggested framework focuses on stakeholder involvement, communication, knowledge exchange and learning and provides an inventory of instruments that can support these processes.

Subject

Brownfield redevelopment
Sustainability assessment
Subsurface qualities
Spatial planning
Remediation

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.02.097

Embargo date

2018-02-28

ISSN

0048-9697

Source

Science of the Total Environment, 563-564, 879-889