Systems Management Study of a Private Brownfield Renovation
Publication: Journal of Urban Planning and Development
Volume 136, Issue 3
Abstract
The writers examine the successful renovation of the former Kaufman Footwear manufacturing facility in downtown Kitchener, Ont. into residential lofts. The refurbishing of vacated facilities on private brownfield sites is a process involving many decision makers with distinct agendas, preferences, and options. The interaction of these decision makers can lead to a number of unique outcomes that are potentially positive or negative for each decision maker. These strategic interactions are analyzed using systems methodologies and tools, which illustrate how the amicable interaction of the various decision makers in a private brownfield conflict can cause them to come to a consensus which benefits all.
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Acknowledgments
The writers would like to express their sincere gratitude to the anonymous referees and the editor whose insightful suggestions enhanced the quality of their paper. Additionally, the writers also wish to thank the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada for its financial support of the NSERC Strategic Grant entitled “Systems Engineering Approaches for Brownfield Redevelopment.”NSERC
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Journal of Urban Planning and Development
Volume 136 • Issue 3 • September 2010
Pages: 249 - 260
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Received: Jan 22, 2008
Accepted: Aug 10, 2009
Published online: Aug 13, 2010
Published in print: Sep 2010
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