Timbre Brownfield Prioritization Tool to support effective brownfield regeneration

Area of Science:

• Urban Planning and Development
• Environmental Management
• Geographic Information Systems

Background:

• Brownfield regeneration is increasingly vital due to scarce and expensive greenfield land in urban areas.
• Successful brownfield revitalization requires careful site selection to optimize resource allocation.
• Identifying regeneration success factors is crucial for investors and decision-makers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the Timbre Brownfield Prioritization Tool (TBPT), a web-based solution for prioritizing brownfield sites for redevelopment.
• To assist stakeholders in managing portfolios of brownfield sites.
• To facilitate efficient allocation of financial resources in brownfield regeneration projects.

Main Methods:

• Systematic stakeholder engagement to identify key success factors for brownfield regeneration.
• Integration of success factors using Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA).
• Incorporation of economic, social, and environmental sustainability dimensions and stakeholder objectives.

Main Results:

• The TBPT effectively prioritizes brownfield sites based on identified success factors and sustainability criteria.
• The tool was successfully applied to a case study in South Moravia, Czech Republic.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to different local contexts and data availability.

Conclusions:

• The TBPT provides a robust framework for brownfield site selection and prioritization.
• The tool supports informed decision-making for sustainable urban regeneration.
• Stakeholder engagement and adaptable parameters enhance the tool's practical applicability.