Spatial factors affecting the functional diversity of regenerated brownfields: The case of Silesian Voivodeship (Poland)

Abstract Until 1990, the Silesian Voivodeship was one of most industrialised regions in Central Europe. The restructuring national economy after change political system, particular extensive deindustrialisation, resulted emergence substantial quantity post-industrial brownfields. During research we identified a total 125 brownfield sites that had undergone regeneration process between 1990 and 2019. value these projects estimated at over EUR 1.7 billion. About 55% were carried out by public bodies, 40% private enterprises 5% non-governmental organisations. EU aid from structural funds used 37% projects. aim paper is to provide new empirical evidence about role spatial factors on functional use analysis has revealed there statistically significant relationship distance city centre functions regenerated sites: commercial services located closest centre, whereas manufacturing plants investment zones found greatest centre. also shown crucial heritage for related redevelopment services, which insignificant other project types. These results have been interpreted context rent gap theory potential model (the so-called ABC model).