From wasteland to wonderland: brownfield land and registers as catalyst for addressing urban housing needs

Pitts, T. and Daniel, I. D. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0749-3111 (2025) From wasteland to wonderland: brownfield land and registers as catalyst for addressing urban housing needs. In: 31st Annual European Real Estate Society Conference, 2-5 Jul 2025, Athens, Greece.

Abstract/Summary

This study investigates the utilization of brownfield land registers and the potential of brownfield land for urban regeneration in the UK, focusing on Central London to address housing shortages. Using a constructivist qualitative research design, the study engaged 31 participants and employed a three-stage data analysis process. The findings reveal significant underutilization of brownfield land, highlighting "politics and planning" as key barriers. The study emphasizes the need for policymakers to collaborate with industry stakeholders, update brownfield land registers more frequently, and address identified constraints to enhance the effective utilization of brownfield land, offering valuable insights for global urban regeneration efforts.

Item Type	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
URI	https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/id/eprint/124832
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Henley Business School > Real Estate and Planning
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