Planning for the future of derelict farm premises: From abandonment to regeneration?

Klusáček, Petr; Navrátil, Josef; Martinát, Stanislav; Krejčí, Tomáš; Golubchikov, Oleg; Pícha, Kamil; Škrabal, Jaroslav; Osman, Robert

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2020.105248

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“…In-depth analyses of the former, current, and planned uses of former collective farms [65] showed that there are strong ties between the former, present, and future potential uses of such premises [9]. This is especially the case for premises that have already been recently adapted for other new uses.…”

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Conversion of Post-Socialist Agricultural Premises as a Chance for Renewable Energy Production. Photovoltaics or Biogas Plants?

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We aim to contribute to in-depth comprehension of the factors and preferences behind the reuses of large-scale underused or abandoned former collective farms from the 1950s–1980s for biogas plants and solar photovoltaic power plants. As a case study, three regions in the southern part of the Czech Republic have been selected. Our findings signal that the residents’ attitudes towards the mentioned energy sources are rather negative. Similarly, farmers’ interest in photovoltaic power plants is low. More interest has been detected in the case of biogas production; this is especially true for large agricultural companies and farmers, who own underused or abandoned premises. Biogas plants are frequently located in agricultural areas with warmer or just slightly colder climates as a consequence of the potential to process locally grown maize. On the other hand, photovoltaic power plants are found on more fertile plains with high levels of insolation, but, surprisingly, also in mountain regions which typically have low emissions. Both renewable energy solutions were found to be problematic as there is strong opposition to both types of installations among local inhabitants. This indicates the need for “soft” forms of planning. Stakeholder engagement and inclusive participation in all phases of the planning process are essential requirements for arriving at the best possible outcomes for the new renewable energy solutions and their acceptance by the public.

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“…Both of these options for the RE production are directly linked to the rural environment. Agriculture in these countries has undergone a major transformation in the last three decades [8], leading to many underused or abandoned sites (Figure 1) potentially suitable for the installation of PV or biogas installations [9].…”

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“…The level of brownfield regeneration reflects the cultural and economic development of the country, region, city or village as it reflects the strategies of sustainable development of sites (Wedding and Crawford-Brown, 2007). Re-using and regenerating derelict and abandoned areas constitutes an important element in sustainable land use policy and planning (Klusacek et al, 2021). Abandoned buildings and sites left without any effort to find some alternative use prevent a further development of built-up sites, unfavorably influence the environment and have a bad impact on the given region in general (Tureckova et al, 2019).…”

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“…Ownership of brownfields in individual regions located in agricultural or farming areas in individual regions of the Czech Republic. Post-agricultural brownfields emerge in multiple manners across national, regional and local levels(Krejci et al 2021). …”

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Analysis of Brownfields Sites in the Villages and Towns in the Czech Republic

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The issue associated with the situation of brownfields around the world is a very current topic today. This article focuses on the situation of the existence of brownfields in the Czech Republic. The aim of this article is to assess the current situation of brownfields from the perspective of municipalities and cities in the Czech Republic. The data in the paper were collected by means of a questionnaire applied to towns and villages in the Czech Republic. The existence of brownfields in regions can have a negative impact on the development of the relevant area, such as villages, towns or higher-level administrative units. The research took place from 9 July 2018 to 31 January 2019. The rate of return on the primary research was 43.2% of the respondents. The results showed that brownfields mainly occur in former industrial regions. The predominant form of ownership of abandoned buildings and grounds was private ownership. It can be stated that agricultural, industrial activity and former civic amenities dominated in the previous use. Last but not least, the study points to regional differences that are noticeable between municipalities and cities in individual NUTS 3 regions in connection to the issue of brownfields.

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“…Re-using and regenerating derelict and abandoned areas constitutes an important element in sustainable land use policy and planning (Klusacek, et al 2021). According to Tureckova et al (2018), soil degradation is one of the most important environmental challenges facing our society in recent times.…”

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Applicability of Tools for Brownfield Regeneration in the Czech Republic: A Regional Perspective

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In the current period marked by the need to address a number of economic and social challenges in the context of the sustainable development of towns and municipalities, the issue of the regeneration and reuse of brownfields is a topic that can help find an effective solution on the local, national and international level. The aim of this article is to assess the use of tools in the process of the regeneration of brownfields on the territory of municipalities with extended competence in the Czech Republic. The information contained in this paper was compiled on the basis of a primary survey. It was found that the highest number of abandoned buildings and premises are located in regions which were focused on industrial and mining activities in the past. Furthermore, the authors found that brownfield sites have been regenerated and reused successfully in the territory of the Czech Republic. Based on the relevant survey, the most frequently used financial tools employed by municipalities with extended competence (MEC) for the regeneration of brownfield sites in the last 10 years included municipality budgets, European subsidy programmes and national subsidy programmes. According to the survey, nonfinancial tools used for the successful regeneration of brownfields included own activities and support from the CzechInvest agency. The motives of municipalities and towns located in the territory of individual MECs in the relevant country included mainly a new use of buildings (the rescue of historical buildings/premises and unused industrial parts of a village/town) in the territory of the MEC. The results of the article also highlights the regional differences of the studied area in the case of the existence and use of various financial and non-financial instruments in the process of brownfield regeneration in individual MECs in the Czech Republic.

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Planning for the future of derelict farm premises: From abandonment to regeneration?

Cited by 16 publications

References 51 publications

Conversion of Post-Socialist Agricultural Premises as a Chance for Renewable Energy Production. Photovoltaics or Biogas Plants?

Conversion of Post-Socialist Agricultural Premises as a Chance for Renewable Energy Production. Photovoltaics or Biogas Plants?

Analysis of Brownfields Sites in the Villages and Towns in the Czech Republic

Applicability of Tools for Brownfield Regeneration in the Czech Republic: A Regional Perspective

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