3.2.1. dynamics of brownfield regeneration/creation
Cities are extremely complex systems made up of many complicated sub-systems.
These urban sub-systems, and their related problems, can only be fully understood in the context of the whole city (in the notion of a ‘whole system’).
This concept is particularly applicable to brownfields. The most significant brownfield challenges are linked to firstly understanding the complexity of regeneration process and then applying this knowledge to find sustainable solutions for the sites that link to regional strategies, but also taking …show more content…
Studies of urban management and planning note ‘Clearly the topic involves so many scientific and social disciplines that it is difficult not only to understand how the whole system works, but also to define the limits . The diversity of professions involved in the process is only succeeded by the array of stakeholders that influence, or are influenced by, brownfield regeneration. Different stakeholders have different perspectives and different needs. As a result, problem-oriented solutions for brownfields will need to focus on multi-stakeholder approaches that respect the range of perspectives as well as the diversity of stakeholder values. It should be noted that although new tools and approaches are needed, there are already available an excellent number of good practice examples and valuable tools that are not widely recognised and therefore require wider