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Brownfield redevelopment evaluation based on structure-process-outcome theory and continuous ordered weighted
He Jian1, Hu Hao1, Jiang Haidan2
1College of Civil Engineering, Chongqing University of Arts and Sciences, Chongqing, 402160, China.
Scientific Reports
|October 16, 2023
Summary
Brownfield redevelopment is crucial for sustainable urban renewal. This study introduces the structure-process-outcome theory and an unbiased model to scientifically evaluate brownfield renovation projects, ensuring better decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Urban Planning and Environmental Management
- Sustainable Development
- Real Estate and Construction Management
Background:
- Brownfield restoration and renovation are vital components of urban renewal and sustainable city development.
- Existing brownfield redevelopment assessment processes require enhanced rationality and scientific rigor.
- The structure-process-outcome theory provides a framework for understanding the interrelationships in redevelopment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the structure-process-outcome theory into brownfield redevelopment assessment.
- To establish a comprehensive, three-level evaluation index system for brownfield redevelopment.
- To construct an unbiased scientific model for evaluating brownfield redevelopment projects.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of basic conditions, practice principles, and result orientation in brownfield redevelopment.
- Development of a three-level evaluation index system.
- Construction of an unbiased evaluation model using the continuous ordered weighted averaging operator-topology method.
Main Results:
- The structure-process-outcome theory effectively elucidates the relationships among structures, processes, and outcomes in brownfield redevelopment.
- A comprehensive three-level evaluation index system was established.
- The developed model accurately and effectively evaluated a brownfield redevelopment project in Chengdu, China.
Conclusions:
- The proposed model enhances the scientific rigor and reduces subjectivity in brownfield redevelopment evaluations.
- The evaluation system and model provide a reliable basis for decision-making in urban renewal projects.
- Effective brownfield redevelopment contributes significantly to the sustainable development of cities.
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