BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: BRNO CITY CASE STUDIES

Gradual origination and concentration of brownfield locations in Brno has been caused by the industrial tradition spanning over 200 years and the manufacturing decline in the past decades. The derelict and neglected buildings and spaces have been criticized by the local population, the seriousness of the problem has been acknowledged by the Brno City Hall and we have witnessed increased developer interest in selected locations. Both public and private sectors have found common interest in the brownfields regeneration; many projects have been successful and these projects could be used as examples for other Czech cities; additional projects are in preparation stages. The article presented below describes the current situation in the field of brownfield development projects in Brno - projects financed both from public and private sources. Selected fundamental projects are described in detail in the form of case studies (passports).