The Sustainable Redevelopment of Brownfields. The Case of Joda Barbil in India

Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2016 in the subject Urban and Regional Planning, , language: English, abstract: This term paper deals with the sustainable redevelopment of brownfields in the case of Joda Barbil. The concept of redevelopment means another opportunity to revive the lost glory of once flourishing area. But while defining it as an area which underwent immense changes to be redeveloped for the betterment of the society holds a meaning which is unique in its own terms. The brownfields being developed as recreational areas is not only a judicious decision in today& 39;s terms but also it is a tribute to what the land has undergone to make humankind prosper.In today& 39;s world of rapid urbanization, the lack of& 34;new& 34; developable land within cities presents a challenge to turn park-poor areas into more liveable neighbourhoods. The solution could be by turning previous industrial properties into recreational paces. A community can often experience economic revitalization by the creation of a single park, bringing people together around common goals and attracting commercial interests. The conversion of brownfield into recreational areas also helps guarantee the liveability and long-term success of community redevelopment projects. The aftermath of industrialization leading to deterioration of nature for men& 39;s own need without judicious thinking about nature has led to dying of areas which were once beaming with life. There was hardly any planni...