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Critical success factors in urban brownfield regeneration : an analysis of 'hardcore' sites in Manchester and Osaka during the economic recession (2009-10)

Dixon, Timothy and Otsuka, Noriko and Abe, Hirokazu. (2011) Critical success factors in urban brownfield regeneration : an analysis of 'hardcore' sites in Manchester and Osaka during the economic recession (2009-10). Environment and planning. A, International journal of urban and regional research, Vol. 43, H. 4. pp. 961-980.

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Abstract

Hardcore, or long-term derelict and vacant brownfield sites which are often contaminated, form a significant proportion of brownfield land in many cities, not only in the UK but also in other countries. The recent economic recession has placed the economic viability of such sites in jeopardy. This paper compares the approaches for bringing back hardcore brownfield sites into use in England and Japan by focusing on ten case studies in Manchester and Osaka, using an `agency'-based frame- work. The findings are set in the context of (i) national brownfield and related policy agendas; (ii) recent trends in land and property markets in both England and Japan; and (iii) city-level comparisons of brownfields in Manchester and Osaka. The research, which was conducted during 2009 ^ 10, suggests that hardcore brownfield sites have been badly affected by the recent recession in both Manchester and Osaka. Despite this, not only is there evidence that hardcore sites have been successfully regenerated in both cities, but also that the critical success factors (CSFs) operating in bringing sites back into use share a large degree of commonality. These CSFs include the presence of strong potential markets, seeing the recession as an opportunity, long-term vision, strong branding, strong partnerships, integrated development, and getting infrastructure into place. Finally, the paper outlines the policy implications of the research.
Faculties and Departments:05 Faculty of Science > Departement Umweltwissenschaften > Ehemalige Einheiten Umweltwissenschaften > Humangeographie / Stadt- und Regionalforschung (Schneider-Sliwa)
Item Type:Article, refereed
Publisher:Pion
ISSN:0308-518X
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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Deposited On:14 Sep 2012 07:10

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