Qualitative analysis as a tool for reducing investment risks in post-mining areas located in urban structures

Area of Science:

• Urban Planning and Design
• Environmental Management
• Landscape Architecture

Background:

• Urban development often creates fragmented landscapes with degraded post-industrial areas.
• The concept of the compact city faces challenges from the need for adaptable urban spaces and crisis response.
• Postmining sites within urban areas represent overlooked potential for development and alternatives to urban sprawl.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the significance of urban postmining sites.
• To systematically identify, describe, and assess these sites.
• To determine the impact of postmining sites on urban space quality from various user perspectives.

Main Methods:

• A multilevel audit model was developed for postmining spaces.
• The research integrated expert knowledge with practical user experience.
• Knowledge transfer from postmining environments to landscape and urban design principles was employed.

Main Results:

• A universal tool was created for developing revitalization strategies for postmining areas.
• The audit model facilitates the enhancement of utilitarian functions in revitalized postmining sites.
• The research provides a framework for early-stage urban development, management, and planning.

Conclusions:

• Urban postmining sites are critical areas for strategic development and revitalization.
• The developed audit tool offers a systemic approach to understanding and managing these spaces.
• Integrating postmining site considerations into urban planning can mitigate urban sprawl and protect valuable land resources.