Alright people!
I'm starting to put together my final thesis question, which will revolve around the ideas of brownfield and community revitalization. Ive been thinking a lot about this research question, because I realized its really going to funnel my focus and research efforts to where they need to be. So here it goes, this is what I was thinking.....
"Is it feasible to reclaim a brownfield property, that in turn requires a more substantial amount of effort than a conventional building in the design and site preparation stages?"
Comments?, Ideas!!!
Good thesis question! I am now curious to find out if reclaiming this property would be the most feasible option.
ReplyDeleteYeah I thought it was a good start. I don't think I'm going to get to into the financial side but more on the impact it will have on the community and surrounding areas. I'm also looking at exploring grant options to help offset the potentially expensive remediation costs
ReplyDeletei think in some communities and urban areas that brown field development is definitely feasible. there are a number of factors involved in that thesis, one being the current density of the proposed brownfield site, what is the surrounding area like. in areas such as large metropolitan cities, Vancouver, Toronto, even over seas, where land and space is limited in the high density regions, any land that can be utilized should be reclaimed. on the other hand areas such as kamloops that have a large land area and relatively low density, compared to the above cities, do not have to be as stringent with there land. it all comes down to the building culture of that community and it they are building up or out. i think that your research thesis should be narrowed down to a specific city, area, and neighborhood and that it would be difficult to determine if it would feasible in every community. hope this helps. also i heard that brown field development is the hottest thing in Europe.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the comment Brandon, your right I should deffinately include the exact area in my thesis statement. But in my opinion I dont think this project really has to do with land availability. I understand that can be a driving factor for large city centers such as Vancouver and Toronta, but I'm focousing more on the positive social effect it can have on a community. For example replacing a derelict lot that invites suspect activity with an inviting building that contributes to the communities feel and functionability. Basically I'm trying to explore the avenue of converting a space from an undesirable area into a desirable area.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment,
you were right it was the hottest thing in Europe.
I'm not sure if this applies, but I know that for some brownfield sites, there is a minimum time that must be allowed for before a permanent structure can be built. If that situation applies to the sites you're looking at, perhaps you can look into how to improve the social aspects of the site through temporary construction that could in turn be converted into a permanent structure once the waiting period is complete?
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