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Transforming brownfields into urban greenspaces: A working process for stakeholder analysis
Shaswati Chowdhury1, Jaan-Henrik Kain2, Marco Adelfio1
1Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Plos One
|January 5, 2023
Summary
Transforming urban brownfields into green spaces requires engaging diverse stakeholders. This study offers a method to map stakeholder interests and resources, overcoming challenges for successful urban greenspace development.
Area of Science:
- Urban planning and environmental management
- Ecosystem services research
- Community engagement strategies
Background:
- Urban greenspaces (UGS) are vital for city liveability and ecosystem services.
- Increasing urban density poses challenges for UGS creation.
- Brownfields present a significant, underutilized resource for UGS development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and test a process for effective urban greenspace (UGS) realization from brownfields.
- To support stakeholder engagement in brownfield regeneration projects.
- To identify and address challenges in converting brownfields into UGS.
Main Methods:
- Developed a working process integrating stakeholder identification, interest mapping, challenge analysis, and resource matching.
- Applied methods to a Swedish study site using questionnaire surveys.
- Utilized visualization tools like Venn diagrams and timelines for data analysis.
Main Results:
- Stakeholder collaboration is crucial for effective UGS realization.
- Integrated uses, particularly with urban parks, are preferred by respondents.
- Visualization methods effectively mapped stakeholders, preferences, challenges, and resources.
Conclusions:
- The developed methods provide a framework for brownfield regeneration into UGS.
- The approach facilitates mapping stakeholder dynamics and resource mobilization.
- The methodology is adaptable for application to diverse urban brownfield sites.
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