This paper presents the assumptions and the preliminary results of the project entitled"Extension of the system for man-agement of post-mining areas in the Silesian province-OPI TPP 2.0".The overall objectiv...This paper presents the assumptions and the preliminary results of the project entitled"Extension of the system for man-agement of post-mining areas in the Silesian province-OPI TPP 2.0".The overall objective of the project is to develop and implement a new e-service in the form of an open-access information system on post-mining areas in the Silesia Voivodeship.The range of information and tools planned to be made available is dedicated to assessing the possibilities and potential for economic and social reuse of these areas.The basic and extremely important stage of the project was to identify and collect data on post-industrial sites located in the Silesia Province.The information contained in this article illustrates the activities that were carried out in the initial phase of the project in which unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV)were used to identify and acquire information on brownfields(including post-mining sites)entered into the developed common database.The article assesses the possibility of using drones in an enterprise of such a large scale and also points out the advantages of using this method.The article describes the methodology and scope of work related to the acquisition of data that can be collected using unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)covering surface infrastructure and land use of brownfields,allowing for the identification of negative phenomena on their site as well as monitoring of naturally occurring processes.Based on fieldworks experience and the results of numerous analyses carried out for different types of brownfields(e.g.post-mining areas,former transport bases,settling ponds,etc.),paper presents the advantages and benefits of drones(UAN)over other data sources used to monitor changes in an area.The article is based on the results of an inventory of over 600 brownfields located in Upper Silesia region(Silesia Voivodeship,Poland).展开更多
Children in Detroit are disproportionately exposed to toxins and pollutants when compared to children who reside in the suburbs,subjecting Detroit children to many health conditions such as asthma and lead poisoning.T...Children in Detroit are disproportionately exposed to toxins and pollutants when compared to children who reside in the suburbs,subjecting Detroit children to many health conditions such as asthma and lead poisoning.This disturbing knowledge was the impetus to focus on looking at GIS datasets that might help start to address the following question:To what extent is the health of Detroit’s children threatened by brownfields in the neighborhoods in which they live and go to school?Three datasets were used to investigate the relationship between under 18 populations and brownfield presence in Detroit.This study was able to identify the potential areas of concern.This study recommends to discern how brownfield may be affecting residents,in particular those residents under the age of 18,by examining smaller areas at a larger scale to get a true picture of the brownfield landscape in Detroit.展开更多
Landscape architecture is one of the leading disciplines in tackling the challenges of brownfi elds regeneration,as open spaces are favored by regeneration projects as the end use.Among the many disciplines involved i...Landscape architecture is one of the leading disciplines in tackling the challenges of brownfi elds regeneration,as open spaces are favored by regeneration projects as the end use.Among the many disciplines involved in brownfields regeneration efforts,the two key disciplines that have impacts on the physical and spatial quality of brownfi eld sites are landscape architecture and environmental engineering.However,in current brownfi elds regeneration practice in China,there is a lack of collaboration between the two disciplines and it is urgent to elaborate the coupling mechanism between environmental remediation and landscape design.In response,the concept of"Brown Earth-Work"is proposed,which emphasizes the physical and spatial dimensions of"contamination"in brownfi eld sites.By identifying the key spatial and environmental elements in brownfi elds regeneration,Brown Earth-Work can serve as a common basis for closer dialogues and collaborations between the disciplines of landscape architecture and environmental engineering during the process.展开更多
Under the new normal, urban construction in China is gradually transforming from an era of expansion planning to stock-based planning. The reuse of once-used, abandoned, or contaminated land in urban areas has become ...Under the new normal, urban construction in China is gradually transforming from an era of expansion planning to stock-based planning. The reuse of once-used, abandoned, or contaminated land in urban areas has become the focus for digging the potential of urban land resources and values. Binhai New Area, as the forefront of economic growth in China's development zones, has experienced rapid development in the past 30 years, where the brownfield regeneration issue is becoming increasingly prominent in the rapid process of urban industrial development and new town construction. In consideration of the large size of each single brownfield patch and serious petrochemical contamination, it is essential and valuable to carry out a research on the present status, problems, and regeneration strategies of brownfield in Binhai New Area.展开更多
This study presents a holistic framework for sustainable urban design,using the proposed redevelopment design of Berlin’s Tegel Airport as a case study.The research addresses the need for comprehensive,real-world app...This study presents a holistic framework for sustainable urban design,using the proposed redevelopment design of Berlin’s Tegel Airport as a case study.The research addresses the need for comprehensive,real-world applications of sustainable urban design principles in the context of climate change and urban challenges.The proposed framework integrates multiple sustainability elements,including adaptive reuse,innovative energy systems,and a’resource community’concept.Key features include mixed-use development,a phased approach,and innovative mobility solutions.The study demonstrates the practical application of urban resilience theory,adaptive reuse concepts,circular economy principles,and compact city theory.Findings reveal the potential for significant environmental benefits,including reduced energy consumption and improved resource efficiency.The framework shows promise in fostering social cohesion through mixed-use spaces and community-centered design.Economic implications include creating local job opportunities and the potential for long-term cost savings through efficient resource management.However,challenges such as initial implementation costs and the need for stakeholder coordination are identified.The study contributes to sustainable urban planning by bridging the theoretical concepts and practical implementation gap.It offers a model for transforming urban brownfields into sustainable communities,providing valuable insights for urban planners,policymakers,and developers.Future research directions include longitudinal studies of implemented projects and comparative analyses across diverse urban contexts.展开更多
To recover oil from brownfields,test air booster chemical flooding.Silica nanoparticle-polymer Arabic gum(SP)solution injection with controlled air injection is studied for displacement efficiency synergy.Multiple cru...To recover oil from brownfields,test air booster chemical flooding.Silica nanoparticle-polymer Arabic gum(SP)solution injection with controlled air injection is studied for displacement efficiency synergy.Multiple crude oil-soaked core samples were employed in lab core flooding procedures to approximate reservoir conditions.Performance depended on pressure drop,burst duration,and oil recovery.Study:continuous oxygen air flooding eliminates less oil from the ground than AAW.Results from experiments supported this.Air alternative water(AAW)optimises oil recovery and efficiency by regulating flow.In congested reservoirs,air can replace water.Constant air sealing keeps oil from water.Air alternative water(AAW)systems use polymers like Arabic gum,silica nanoparticles,and a mix of the two to remove oil and prevent water contamination.Nano-polymer-alternating-water(NPAW)creates air alternate water(AAW).Three-phase flow with silica and Arabic gum is studied in this study.A two-phase investigation used combination,silica,and polymer/oil.Water/oil and combination/oil displacement boosted oil output and relative permeability,unlike polymer/oil and nanoparticles.Air and oil have lower surface resistance than water.Air injection sweeps outperform water floods technically.Lab scientists analyse chemical fluid-oil interfacial tension with polymer-silica and NaCl.Air,fluid,and fluid injections recovered 48.6%,20%,and 16.7%of oil in core flooding testing.This reveals that air,Arabic gum,and silica nanoparticles greatly improve lab core oil recovery.The air boosters increased oil flow,residual saturation,and sweep.Chemicals and air injection improve older deposit EOR.展开更多
The world population will grow up to 9.8 billion by 2050.The intensification in urban growth will occur on all continents and in all sizes of cities,especially in developing countries,experiencing a greater rising in ...The world population will grow up to 9.8 billion by 2050.The intensification in urban growth will occur on all continents and in all sizes of cities,especially in developing countries,experiencing a greater rising in urban agglomerations of 300,000 to 500,000 people,those of 500,000 to 1 million and those of 1 to 5 million,by 2035.In this way,the demand of soil to host human activities(land take)will increase,mainly affecting soils with greater agricultural potential close to cities,at the same time as the need for food will increase.Land rehabilitation can contribute to human food security,to enhance ecosystem services and,if made by waste Technosols,those are viable as substrate for urban agroforestry systems.Although the references for brownfield reclamation for urban agriculture,adding constructed Technosols and de-sealed soils can recover its ecosystem functions even food supply services and would be the solution in urban areas.展开更多
Brownfield redevelopment is a new urban land use strategy to pursue the ideal of sustainable development. It relieves environmental pressure and resolves the glaring contradiction between urban land idleness and urban...Brownfield redevelopment is a new urban land use strategy to pursue the ideal of sustainable development. It relieves environmental pressure and resolves the glaring contradiction between urban land idleness and urban sprawl. It addresses issues of urban land use and farmland protection in China. This paper compares brownfield with greenfield, and defines brownfield and its redevelopment. It elaborates general and special government policies for this sustainable land use strategy in the context of China. General policies contain two aspects: clarifying brownfield redevelopment's priority in Chinese urban planning and land use and setting a general quantitative redevelopment target. The extent of the government's special policies, which aim at coordinating three factors in the redevelopment process, namely govern- ments, developers and users, are divided into five areas: statistics and categorization, assessment and remediation, fi- nancial supports and tax incentives, environmental and legal liability, and publicity and guidance. The paper concludes the major functions of different levels of Chinese government in the redevelopment process, i.e. making general strategy, formulating legislation, spectifying regulations and technical standards, estimating and categorizing brownfield sites, drawing up brownfield planning, providing information and financial support, guiding developers, publicizing the strategy to the public, and checking reuse results.展开更多
With the adjustment of industrial structure,many high pollution enterprises will gradually shut down.This process will produce a large number of high-risk pollution plots and cause a series of environmental problems.I...With the adjustment of industrial structure,many high pollution enterprises will gradually shut down.This process will produce a large number of high-risk pollution plots and cause a series of environmental problems.In this study,geophysical detection and direct push technology were applied to investigate soil and groundwater pollution in a typical brownfield in Zhenjiang,Jiangsu province,China.The results showed that Chlorotoluene and its ramification were the main pollutants for the brownfield.Pollution decreased with depth and was quite uneven in the brownfield.Production and wastewater treatment areas were heavily polluted,where volatile organic compounds contaminated and semi-volatile organic compounds were found 12 m and 15 m below the land surface,respectively.About 18880 m3 groundwater was contaminated.This study is significant to develop a geological survey work mode for the postindustrial era.展开更多
Liberty State Park in New Jersey,USA,is a ＂brownfield＂ site containing various levels of contaminants.To investigate metal uptake and distributions in plants on the brownfield site,Phragmites australis and Typha lat...Liberty State Park in New Jersey,USA,is a ＂brownfield＂ site containing various levels of contaminants.To investigate metal uptake and distributions in plants on the brownfield site,Phragmites australis and Typha latifolia were collected in Liberty State Park during the growing season（May–September）in 2011 at two sites with the high and low metal loads,respectively.The objective of this study was to understand the metal（Fe,Mn,Cu,Pb and Zn）concentration and spatial distributions in P.australis and T.latifolia root systems with micro-meter scale resolution using synchrotron X-ray microfluorescence（μXRF）and synchrotron X-ray computed microtomography（μCMT）techniques.The root structure measurement by synchrotron μCMT showed that high X-ray attenuation substance appeared in the epidermis.Synchrotron μXRF measurement showed that metal concentrations and distributions in the root cross-section between epidermis and vascular tissue were statistically different.Significant correlations were found between metals（Cu,Mn,Pb and Zn）and Fe in the epidermis,implying that metals were scavenged by Fe oxides.The results from this study suggest that the expression of metal transport and accumulation within the root systems may be element specific.The information derived from this study can improve our current knowledge of the wetland plant ecological function in brownfield remediation.展开更多
Fear of liability from the 1980 Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act(CERCLA or Superfund)has prompted developers to build preferentially upon undeveloped green space rather than potentia...Fear of liability from the 1980 Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act(CERCLA or Superfund)has prompted developers to build preferentially upon undeveloped green space rather than potentially contaminated former industrial sites,leading to urban sprawl in the suburban areas while blighted properties in the urban core remain vacant.A brownfield is defined as a property in which the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance or contaminant poses a barrier to development.Agencies often create brownfield inventories by performing a site suitability analysis,using distinguishing features such as ecolo-gically and culturally significant areas or neighborhoods that need revitalizing.Pima County,Arizona and the Sonora Environmental Research Institute,Inc.(SERI)developed a brownfield inventory of the large,industrial area directly to the west of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.Because the brownfield target area has few residential neighborhoods and lacks the distinguish-ing features usually used in a brownfield site suitability analysis,the county and SERI used the official tax assessor database and 11 federal,state and county environmental databases to develop a brownfield inventory.The goal of the project was to prioritize properties that stood to benefit from the grant funding.The final brownfield inventory contained 531 parcels.展开更多
This study proposed obstacles in the brownfield development and analyzed 3 classical cases of brownfield development:German Ruhr Industrial Area,the American Automobile City and 798 Art Zone in China.Based on the comp...This study proposed obstacles in the brownfield development and analyzed 3 classical cases of brownfield development:German Ruhr Industrial Area,the American Automobile City and 798 Art Zone in China.Based on the comprehensive elaboration and evaluation of the driving factors,patterns,rehabilitation benefits,costs and prospects of brownfield development,its enlightenment on urban development of China was summarized from 4 perspectives:inhibiting urban sprawl,improving environmental quality of brownfield,promoting urban renewal and reserving cultural heritage.展开更多
This paper introduced concept and modern thought of urban brownfield site and flexible landscape design, analyzed factors influencing the modernity, and pointed out significance and necessity of flexible landscape des...This paper introduced concept and modern thought of urban brownfield site and flexible landscape design, analyzed factors influencing the modernity, and pointed out significance and necessity of flexible landscape design. By analyzing realistic problems of urban brownfield site, this paper combined flexible design and renovation of brownfield landscape renovation, and proposed suggestions for the flexible landscape renovation of urban brownfield sites, so that renovation of urban brownfield landscape is not confined in renovation, but is more flexible and adaptive, and flexible design is positive for the renovation of urban brownfield landscapes.展开更多
This paper summarized the connotation of contaminated site remediation,the differences between contaminated site and brownfield,the differences between contaminated site and soil pollution and land pollution,clarified...This paper summarized the connotation of contaminated site remediation,the differences between contaminated site and brownfield,the differences between contaminated site and soil pollution and land pollution,clarified the relationship between the concepts,and introduced the remediation technology of contaminated site.展开更多
A wetland with attractive plants hosting birds and other wildlife is an esthetically pleasing prospect that is gaining popularity as a way of stabilizing or remediating metalcontaminated soils and sediment（Weber and ...A wetland with attractive plants hosting birds and other wildlife is an esthetically pleasing prospect that is gaining popularity as a way of stabilizing or remediating metalcontaminated soils and sediment（Weber and Gagnon,2014;展开更多
In the oil and gas industry, operations in greenfield sites are straightforward. However, there are increased risks, such as damage to existing facilities, unknown site conditions, and other complexities in brownfield...In the oil and gas industry, operations in greenfield sites are straightforward. However, there are increased risks, such as damage to existing facilities, unknown site conditions, and other complexities in brownfield sites. In addition to these physical risks, task scheduling is also complex, as vessels need to be replaced during a turnaround. To mitigate the risks of site conditions and realize a truncated schedule for Saudi Aramco’s operations, 3D laser scanning was combined with 3D modeling, clash detection, and time. This integrated approach minimized the shutdown period, which resulted in cost savings, heightened safety, and enhanced stakeholder communications.展开更多
A formal methodology for analyzing the importance of weighing a decision maker＇s attitudes in a conflict is introduced and applied to the problem of negotiating a fair transfer of a brownfield property. A decision ma...A formal methodology for analyzing the importance of weighing a decision maker＇s attitudes in a conflict is introduced and applied to the problem of negotiating a fair transfer of a brownfield property. A decision maker＇s attitudes are expressed in his consideration of his own preferences, as well as those of his opponents. Dominating attitudes are used to suggest that in a circumstance in which a decision maker takes into account multiple perspectives due to his attitudes, he may favor one perspective more heavily. The analysis of a brownfield acquisition conflict illustrates the types of insights that this methodology reveals.展开更多
Introduction:Although Brownfield greening(BG)can be a crucial solution to green space deficiency in dense urban areas,the potential benefits of different BG initiatives have rarely been quantitatively pre-evaluated.He...Introduction:Although Brownfield greening(BG)can be a crucial solution to green space deficiency in dense urban areas,the potential benefits of different BG initiatives have rarely been quantitatively pre-evaluated.Here,the concept and main features of BG and its costs and benefits are firstly depicted.Next,a conceptual framework is presented which combines ecosystem service(ESS)valuation,economic cost-benefit analysis,and spatial pattern analysis.The framework is used to perform ex ante valuation of the ESS value of BG in Xuhui District,Shanghai.Outcomes:The scenario comparison results show that it can spatially reflect a closer-to-reality value of ESS at the urban scale instead of a theoretical value at the site scale.The ultimate values of ESS(After economic and landscape adjustments)in the composite scenario is more than 21%higher than those in the full-eco scenario,whereas the initial values of ESS(before the adjustments)in the former was 14%lower than those in the latter.These results suggest that a considerable part of brownfield greening projects need to be implemented in the more populated and economically vibrant areas instead of solely in the ecological construction zone,thereby correspondingly providing more cultural and regulation services and forming a better urban green space network.Conclusion:The framework provides a simple,science-based,and feasible tool for making BG decisions from a systematic perspective in dense urban areas.It can help meet the need for applying ESS knowledge to BG-based green space planning and policy making in the context of urban sustainable development.展开更多
Rapid urbanisation in China has resulted in an increased demand for land in towns and cities.To upgrade and modernise,China has also moved many major industries from urban centres to less populated areas.With the high...Rapid urbanisation in China has resulted in an increased demand for land in towns and cities.To upgrade and modernise,China has also moved many major industries from urban centres to less populated areas.With the high economic value of urban land,the transformation and utilisation of brownfield areas have become important economically and socially.The Chinese government has recognised the need for strong frameworks to safeguard soil and groundwater quality,with brownfield sites a key category for management.Strong scientific,regulatory and decision-making frameworks are needed and being adopted to ensure practical,careful and wise use of central and localised government resources,to manage the reuse and regeneration of these brownfield sites.This paper reviews the context,policies and management procedures of developing brownfield sites in countries with a history of brownfield management and discusses China’s current situation and priorities for brownfield governance and redevelopment.These include(1)clarification of brownfield site soil contamination risk control standards and risk assessment procedures,(2)the responsibilities of different national and local agencies,(3)the establishment of a national expert committee to advise on best practices,policy and process,(4)the use of registered brownfield databases at national,provincial,municipal and county levels,and(5)the set up of soil pollution prevention fund at the provincial level.展开更多
文摘This paper presents the assumptions and the preliminary results of the project entitled"Extension of the system for man-agement of post-mining areas in the Silesian province-OPI TPP 2.0".The overall objective of the project is to develop and implement a new e-service in the form of an open-access information system on post-mining areas in the Silesia Voivodeship.The range of information and tools planned to be made available is dedicated to assessing the possibilities and potential for economic and social reuse of these areas.The basic and extremely important stage of the project was to identify and collect data on post-industrial sites located in the Silesia Province.The information contained in this article illustrates the activities that were carried out in the initial phase of the project in which unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV)were used to identify and acquire information on brownfields(including post-mining sites)entered into the developed common database.The article assesses the possibility of using drones in an enterprise of such a large scale and also points out the advantages of using this method.The article describes the methodology and scope of work related to the acquisition of data that can be collected using unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV)covering surface infrastructure and land use of brownfields,allowing for the identification of negative phenomena on their site as well as monitoring of naturally occurring processes.Based on fieldworks experience and the results of numerous analyses carried out for different types of brownfields(e.g.post-mining areas,former transport bases,settling ponds,etc.),paper presents the advantages and benefits of drones(UAN)over other data sources used to monitor changes in an area.The article is based on the results of an inventory of over 600 brownfields located in Upper Silesia region(Silesia Voivodeship,Poland).
文摘Children in Detroit are disproportionately exposed to toxins and pollutants when compared to children who reside in the suburbs,subjecting Detroit children to many health conditions such as asthma and lead poisoning.This disturbing knowledge was the impetus to focus on looking at GIS datasets that might help start to address the following question:To what extent is the health of Detroit’s children threatened by brownfields in the neighborhoods in which they live and go to school?Three datasets were used to investigate the relationship between under 18 populations and brownfield presence in Detroit.This study was able to identify the potential areas of concern.This study recommends to discern how brownfield may be affecting residents,in particular those residents under the age of 18,by examining smaller areas at a larger scale to get a true picture of the brownfield landscape in Detroit.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51608295)
文摘Landscape architecture is one of the leading disciplines in tackling the challenges of brownfi elds regeneration,as open spaces are favored by regeneration projects as the end use.Among the many disciplines involved in brownfields regeneration efforts,the two key disciplines that have impacts on the physical and spatial quality of brownfi eld sites are landscape architecture and environmental engineering.However,in current brownfi elds regeneration practice in China,there is a lack of collaboration between the two disciplines and it is urgent to elaborate the coupling mechanism between environmental remediation and landscape design.In response,the concept of"Brown Earth-Work"is proposed,which emphasizes the physical and spatial dimensions of"contamination"in brownfi eld sites.By identifying the key spatial and environmental elements in brownfi elds regeneration,Brown Earth-Work can serve as a common basis for closer dialogues and collaborations between the disciplines of landscape architecture and environmental engineering during the process.
文摘Under the new normal, urban construction in China is gradually transforming from an era of expansion planning to stock-based planning. The reuse of once-used, abandoned, or contaminated land in urban areas has become the focus for digging the potential of urban land resources and values. Binhai New Area, as the forefront of economic growth in China's development zones, has experienced rapid development in the past 30 years, where the brownfield regeneration issue is becoming increasingly prominent in the rapid process of urban industrial development and new town construction. In consideration of the large size of each single brownfield patch and serious petrochemical contamination, it is essential and valuable to carry out a research on the present status, problems, and regeneration strategies of brownfield in Binhai New Area.
文摘This study presents a holistic framework for sustainable urban design,using the proposed redevelopment design of Berlin’s Tegel Airport as a case study.The research addresses the need for comprehensive,real-world applications of sustainable urban design principles in the context of climate change and urban challenges.The proposed framework integrates multiple sustainability elements,including adaptive reuse,innovative energy systems,and a’resource community’concept.Key features include mixed-use development,a phased approach,and innovative mobility solutions.The study demonstrates the practical application of urban resilience theory,adaptive reuse concepts,circular economy principles,and compact city theory.Findings reveal the potential for significant environmental benefits,including reduced energy consumption and improved resource efficiency.The framework shows promise in fostering social cohesion through mixed-use spaces and community-centered design.Economic implications include creating local job opportunities and the potential for long-term cost savings through efficient resource management.However,challenges such as initial implementation costs and the need for stakeholder coordination are identified.The study contributes to sustainable urban planning by bridging the theoretical concepts and practical implementation gap.It offers a model for transforming urban brownfields into sustainable communities,providing valuable insights for urban planners,policymakers,and developers.Future research directions include longitudinal studies of implemented projects and comparative analyses across diverse urban contexts.
文摘To recover oil from brownfields,test air booster chemical flooding.Silica nanoparticle-polymer Arabic gum(SP)solution injection with controlled air injection is studied for displacement efficiency synergy.Multiple crude oil-soaked core samples were employed in lab core flooding procedures to approximate reservoir conditions.Performance depended on pressure drop,burst duration,and oil recovery.Study:continuous oxygen air flooding eliminates less oil from the ground than AAW.Results from experiments supported this.Air alternative water(AAW)optimises oil recovery and efficiency by regulating flow.In congested reservoirs,air can replace water.Constant air sealing keeps oil from water.Air alternative water(AAW)systems use polymers like Arabic gum,silica nanoparticles,and a mix of the two to remove oil and prevent water contamination.Nano-polymer-alternating-water(NPAW)creates air alternate water(AAW).Three-phase flow with silica and Arabic gum is studied in this study.A two-phase investigation used combination,silica,and polymer/oil.Water/oil and combination/oil displacement boosted oil output and relative permeability,unlike polymer/oil and nanoparticles.Air and oil have lower surface resistance than water.Air injection sweeps outperform water floods technically.Lab scientists analyse chemical fluid-oil interfacial tension with polymer-silica and NaCl.Air,fluid,and fluid injections recovered 48.6%,20%,and 16.7%of oil in core flooding testing.This reveals that air,Arabic gum,and silica nanoparticles greatly improve lab core oil recovery.The air boosters increased oil flow,residual saturation,and sweep.Chemicals and air injection improve older deposit EOR.
文摘The world population will grow up to 9.8 billion by 2050.The intensification in urban growth will occur on all continents and in all sizes of cities,especially in developing countries,experiencing a greater rising in urban agglomerations of 300,000 to 500,000 people,those of 500,000 to 1 million and those of 1 to 5 million,by 2035.In this way,the demand of soil to host human activities(land take)will increase,mainly affecting soils with greater agricultural potential close to cities,at the same time as the need for food will increase.Land rehabilitation can contribute to human food security,to enhance ecosystem services and,if made by waste Technosols,those are viable as substrate for urban agroforestry systems.Although the references for brownfield reclamation for urban agriculture,adding constructed Technosols and de-sealed soils can recover its ecosystem functions even food supply services and would be the solution in urban areas.
文摘Brownfield redevelopment is a new urban land use strategy to pursue the ideal of sustainable development. It relieves environmental pressure and resolves the glaring contradiction between urban land idleness and urban sprawl. It addresses issues of urban land use and farmland protection in China. This paper compares brownfield with greenfield, and defines brownfield and its redevelopment. It elaborates general and special government policies for this sustainable land use strategy in the context of China. General policies contain two aspects: clarifying brownfield redevelopment's priority in Chinese urban planning and land use and setting a general quantitative redevelopment target. The extent of the government's special policies, which aim at coordinating three factors in the redevelopment process, namely govern- ments, developers and users, are divided into five areas: statistics and categorization, assessment and remediation, fi- nancial supports and tax incentives, environmental and legal liability, and publicity and guidance. The paper concludes the major functions of different levels of Chinese government in the redevelopment process, i.e. making general strategy, formulating legislation, spectifying regulations and technical standards, estimating and categorizing brownfield sites, drawing up brownfield planning, providing information and financial support, guiding developers, publicizing the strategy to the public, and checking reuse results.
基金This work was supported financially by“Environmental geological survey of 1:50000 in the demonstration area of Sunan”(DD20160245).
文摘With the adjustment of industrial structure,many high pollution enterprises will gradually shut down.This process will produce a large number of high-risk pollution plots and cause a series of environmental problems.In this study,geophysical detection and direct push technology were applied to investigate soil and groundwater pollution in a typical brownfield in Zhenjiang,Jiangsu province,China.The results showed that Chlorotoluene and its ramification were the main pollutants for the brownfield.Pollution decreased with depth and was quite uneven in the brownfield.Production and wastewater treatment areas were heavily polluted,where volatile organic compounds contaminated and semi-volatile organic compounds were found 12 m and 15 m below the land surface,respectively.About 18880 m3 groundwater was contaminated.This study is significant to develop a geological survey work mode for the postindustrial era.
基金supported in part by the Margaret and Herman Sokol Foundation(HF)China Scholarship Council(YQ)+6 种基金the State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research Open Research Fund(Ref #:SKLEC-KF201304)(HF,WZ,LY,YQ)supported in part by the U.S.Department of Energy,Office of Science,Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists(WDTS)under the Visiting Faculty Program(VFP)(HF)Portions of this work were performed at Beamline X27A,National Synchrotron Light Source(NSLS),and Biosciences Department,Brookhaven National LaboratoryWork in Bioscience Department,BNL,was partially supported by the Division of Chemical Sciences,Geosciences,and Biosciences,Office of Basic Energy Sciences of the US Department of Energy through Grant DEAC0298CH10886the National Science Foundation through grant MCB-1051675(CJL)X27A is supported in part by the U.S.Department of Energy--Geosciences(DE-FG02-92ER14244 to The University of Chicago-CARS)Use of the NSLS was supported by the U.S.Department of Energy,Office of Science,Office of Basic Energy Sciences,under Contract No.DE-AC02-98CH10886
文摘Liberty State Park in New Jersey,USA,is a ＂brownfield＂ site containing various levels of contaminants.To investigate metal uptake and distributions in plants on the brownfield site,Phragmites australis and Typha latifolia were collected in Liberty State Park during the growing season（May–September）in 2011 at two sites with the high and low metal loads,respectively.The objective of this study was to understand the metal（Fe,Mn,Cu,Pb and Zn）concentration and spatial distributions in P.australis and T.latifolia root systems with micro-meter scale resolution using synchrotron X-ray microfluorescence（μXRF）and synchrotron X-ray computed microtomography（μCMT）techniques.The root structure measurement by synchrotron μCMT showed that high X-ray attenuation substance appeared in the epidermis.Synchrotron μXRF measurement showed that metal concentrations and distributions in the root cross-section between epidermis and vascular tissue were statistically different.Significant correlations were found between metals（Cu,Mn,Pb and Zn）and Fe in the epidermis,implying that metals were scavenged by Fe oxides.The results from this study suggest that the expression of metal transport and accumulation within the root systems may be element specific.The information derived from this study can improve our current knowledge of the wetland plant ecological function in brownfield remediation.
基金The project was funded by the United States Environmental Protection Agency through Brownfields Assessment Grant#BF-99T36101 Additional funding was provided by the Sonora Environmental Research Institute,Inc.(SERI).
文摘Fear of liability from the 1980 Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation,and Liability Act(CERCLA or Superfund)has prompted developers to build preferentially upon undeveloped green space rather than potentially contaminated former industrial sites,leading to urban sprawl in the suburban areas while blighted properties in the urban core remain vacant.A brownfield is defined as a property in which the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance or contaminant poses a barrier to development.Agencies often create brownfield inventories by performing a site suitability analysis,using distinguishing features such as ecolo-gically and culturally significant areas or neighborhoods that need revitalizing.Pima County,Arizona and the Sonora Environmental Research Institute,Inc.(SERI)developed a brownfield inventory of the large,industrial area directly to the west of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.Because the brownfield target area has few residential neighborhoods and lacks the distinguish-ing features usually used in a brownfield site suitability analysis,the county and SERI used the official tax assessor database and 11 federal,state and county environmental databases to develop a brownfield inventory.The goal of the project was to prioritize properties that stood to benefit from the grant funding.The final brownfield inventory contained 531 parcels.
文摘This study proposed obstacles in the brownfield development and analyzed 3 classical cases of brownfield development:German Ruhr Industrial Area,the American Automobile City and 798 Art Zone in China.Based on the comprehensive elaboration and evaluation of the driving factors,patterns,rehabilitation benefits,costs and prospects of brownfield development,its enlightenment on urban development of China was summarized from 4 perspectives:inhibiting urban sprawl,improving environmental quality of brownfield,promoting urban renewal and reserving cultural heritage.
文摘This paper introduced concept and modern thought of urban brownfield site and flexible landscape design, analyzed factors influencing the modernity, and pointed out significance and necessity of flexible landscape design. By analyzing realistic problems of urban brownfield site, this paper combined flexible design and renovation of brownfield landscape renovation, and proposed suggestions for the flexible landscape renovation of urban brownfield sites, so that renovation of urban brownfield landscape is not confined in renovation, but is more flexible and adaptive, and flexible design is positive for the renovation of urban brownfield landscapes.
基金the Technology Innovation Leading Program of Shaanxi Province(2021CGBX-03).
文摘This paper summarized the connotation of contaminated site remediation,the differences between contaminated site and brownfield,the differences between contaminated site and soil pollution and land pollution,clarified the relationship between the concepts,and introduced the remediation technology of contaminated site.
文摘A wetland with attractive plants hosting birds and other wildlife is an esthetically pleasing prospect that is gaining popularity as a way of stabilizing or remediating metalcontaminated soils and sediment（Weber and Gagnon,2014;
文摘In the oil and gas industry, operations in greenfield sites are straightforward. However, there are increased risks, such as damage to existing facilities, unknown site conditions, and other complexities in brownfield sites. In addition to these physical risks, task scheduling is also complex, as vessels need to be replaced during a turnaround. To mitigate the risks of site conditions and realize a truncated schedule for Saudi Aramco’s operations, 3D laser scanning was combined with 3D modeling, clash detection, and time. This integrated approach minimized the shutdown period, which resulted in cost savings, heightened safety, and enhanced stakeholder communications.
基金the Centre for International Governance Innovation(CIGI) for financially supporting Dr.Sean Bernath Walker during his PhD studies in Systems Design Engineering at the University of Waterloo(UW) under the project entitled Multiple Participant-Multiple Objective Decision Making in International Governance,headed by K.W.Hipelfunded by the UW Faculty of EngineeringThe Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council(NSERC) of Canada
文摘A formal methodology for analyzing the importance of weighing a decision maker＇s attitudes in a conflict is introduced and applied to the problem of negotiating a fair transfer of a brownfield property. A decision maker＇s attitudes are expressed in his consideration of his own preferences, as well as those of his opponents. Dominating attitudes are used to suggest that in a circumstance in which a decision maker takes into account multiple perspectives due to his attitudes, he may favor one perspective more heavily. The analysis of a brownfield acquisition conflict illustrates the types of insights that this methodology reveals.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[31800411]Shanghai Municipal Natural Science Fund[17ZR1427400]+1 种基金Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China[2017YFC0505706]Shanghai Committee of Science and Technology Fund[19DZ1203301].
文摘Introduction:Although Brownfield greening(BG)can be a crucial solution to green space deficiency in dense urban areas,the potential benefits of different BG initiatives have rarely been quantitatively pre-evaluated.Here,the concept and main features of BG and its costs and benefits are firstly depicted.Next,a conceptual framework is presented which combines ecosystem service(ESS)valuation,economic cost-benefit analysis,and spatial pattern analysis.The framework is used to perform ex ante valuation of the ESS value of BG in Xuhui District,Shanghai.Outcomes:The scenario comparison results show that it can spatially reflect a closer-to-reality value of ESS at the urban scale instead of a theoretical value at the site scale.The ultimate values of ESS(After economic and landscape adjustments)in the composite scenario is more than 21%higher than those in the full-eco scenario,whereas the initial values of ESS(before the adjustments)in the former was 14%lower than those in the latter.These results suggest that a considerable part of brownfield greening projects need to be implemented in the more populated and economically vibrant areas instead of solely in the ecological construction zone,thereby correspondingly providing more cultural and regulation services and forming a better urban green space network.Conclusion:The framework provides a simple,science-based,and feasible tool for making BG decisions from a systematic perspective in dense urban areas.It can help meet the need for applying ESS knowledge to BG-based green space planning and policy making in the context of urban sustainable development.
基金supported by the Budget Surplus of Central Financial Science and Technology Plan(2021-JY-36).
文摘Rapid urbanisation in China has resulted in an increased demand for land in towns and cities.To upgrade and modernise,China has also moved many major industries from urban centres to less populated areas.With the high economic value of urban land,the transformation and utilisation of brownfield areas have become important economically and socially.The Chinese government has recognised the need for strong frameworks to safeguard soil and groundwater quality,with brownfield sites a key category for management.Strong scientific,regulatory and decision-making frameworks are needed and being adopted to ensure practical,careful and wise use of central and localised government resources,to manage the reuse and regeneration of these brownfield sites.This paper reviews the context,policies and management procedures of developing brownfield sites in countries with a history of brownfield management and discusses China’s current situation and priorities for brownfield governance and redevelopment.These include(1)clarification of brownfield site soil contamination risk control standards and risk assessment procedures,(2)the responsibilities of different national and local agencies,(3)the establishment of a national expert committee to advise on best practices,policy and process,(4)the use of registered brownfield databases at national,provincial,municipal and county levels,and(5)the set up of soil pollution prevention fund at the provincial level.
