2024/05/13 by Sadaf Pirouzi, Pirouzi, Sadaf, Fabiana Fabri +3
Social Sciences · #Cités intelligentes #Développement durable #Environmental Justice and Health Disparities #FOS: Agriculture #forestry and fisheries
paper · pdf · doi:10.34746/cahierscostech189
openalex publication_date 2024/05/13 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/27
As the global population increases, cities spatially expand, leading to notable environmental challenges and growing demand for improved living conditions for residents. In response to these concerns, reuse of developed lands offers a potential solution. In Rouen metropolis, more than 400 brownfields were identified, which is subject to regenerate brownfield measures. Moving beyond random allocation, this study aimed to provide decision-makers and researchers with a practical tool for prioritizing brownfields to transform into urban green infrastructure. Using a GIS-based multi-criteria evaluation method, sites’ suitability and urban ecological demands were considered, and the coupling coordination degree between them was calculated. This approach is in line with the principles of sustainable development, by addressing a range of environmental challenges and delivering considerable benefits to society and the local area. The presented GIS-based analysis technique can be used as part of a spatial planning process, applicable to any city. It provides support to identify suitable areas for green infrastructure expansion.