Categorization of Impact of the Selected Variables for Potential Brownfield Regeneration in the Czech Republic by Means of Correspondence Analysis

Abstract

Brownfields are undesirable urbanistic heritage and their occurrence is associated with a number of negative effects, which our society tries to minimize repeatedly, both successfully and unsuccessfully. Especially in the context of the multi-perspective concept of sustainable development, the issue of brownfields is accentuated with the intention to reuse abandoned areas that have lost their original use and regenerate them in a way that enriches not only individual stakeholders but generally the whole society. Although each brownfield is unique within its set of partial characteristics, it is possible to determine by means of mathematical-statistical methods the key patterns that are important for brownfields in terms of their overall nature. The identification of these common patterns across a selected set of brownfields is important for establishing of general recommendations for their potential regeneration. In our paper, we proceeded from the analysis of 460 non-regenerated brownfields located in the Czech Republic, and by means of correspondence analysis we determined which categories most influence the potential brownfield regeneration from the perspective of a two-dimensional (stage) approach. Information on brownfields was taken from the publicly available database of the state-funded company the CzechInvest for 2018 and supplemented by authors with other relevant variables. The analysis of the data revealed factors that may have a major impact in the initial phase of the decision on potential brownfield regeneration, and at the same time factors that do not seem to be substantial for regeneration. The applicability of the results of our analyses creates space for better-targeted brownfield regeneration policies, especially in the area of specifications for calls for brownfield regeneration projects, their financial support, implementation of process innovations, etc.

24th International Colloquium on Regional Sciences

“…Opening of economy, the loss of traditional consumer markets, low competitiveness vis-à-vis foreign producers have led to traditional sectors such as industry and agriculture starting to clear their positions in many sub-sectors, which has led to the emergence of abandoned sites defined as brownfields (Tvrdon and Chmielova, 2021). Abandoned buildings and sites left without any effort to find some alternative use prevent a further development of built-up sites, unfavourably influence the environment and have a bad impact on the given region in general (Tureckova et al 2019). Re-using and regenerating derelict and abandoned areas constitutes an important element in sustainable land use policy and planning (Klusacek et al 2021).…”

The Impact of Brownfields on Residential Property Values in Post-Industrial Communities: A Study from the Eastern Part of the Czech Republic

“…Alker et al [1] or Yount [2] define a brownfield as the real estate property that is insufficiently utilized, neglected, and might also be contaminated. Many existing brownfields are the remains of former industrial, agricultural, military, transport, religious or community activities that lost their recent way of economic utilization [3,4]; yet, brownfields still form an integral part of urban and rural space, and thus must be seriously taken into account when planning development [5,6]. It is indisputable that brownfields are perceived as significant, yet a highly specific element of spatial planning in post-industrial communities [7].…”

Specific Types and Categorizations of Brownfields: Synthesis of Individual Approaches

“…Such properties may be the remains of industrial, agricultural, military, transport, religious, housing and other activities (e.g. community facilities) be it either in the form of land or buildings (sites) that are located anywhere within the cadastral area of the cities and municipalities (Krzystofik, Kantor-Pietraga & Spórna, 2013or Turečková et al, 2019.…”