Brownfields over the years: from definition to sustainable reuse

Urban development is often confronted with a lack of available space. Brownfield sites offer great potential for sustainable urban planning because their often-central location and the benefits associated redevelopment. Although interest in brownfield regeneration has led to lot research on this topic, there not yet comprehensive review research. In review, we analyze brownfields provide picture published case studies. We focus primarily United States, Europe, People’s Republic China. This exploratory based an analysis scientific literature Web Science database. Initially used North America, term “brownfield” quickly became popular rest world, particularly Europe. However, exception no specific legislation these sites; protection indirectly directives or laws related soil pollution, biodiversity, environment. The perception use varies considerably from one part world another, international collaborations among researchers different parts remain limited. Most described reuses are forms soft reuse (53%), type site depends more surrounding urbanization levels region than past site. Despite continued rehabilitation sites, especially due increasing demand nature city following COVID-19 crisis, many questions regarding future unanswered. factors influencing successful redevelopment unclear, further urgently needed ensure truly re-use sites.