The Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Vratsa took part in the Brownfield Open Day event which took place as part of the project "Reindustrialisation Following the Brownfield is Better than Greenfield Principle" (ReInd-BBG) on 6th June 2024.
The project aim is to improve the institutional capacities of public authorities and stakeholders in the Danube Region and reduce socio-economic and administrative fragmentation in spatial, economic and environmental transformation processes through territorial demonstrations of brownfield reindustrialization and applying the 4H approach. This approach proves its advantages compared to the traditional principle of greenfield development (BBG).
As part of the project implementation, an open day focused on brownfield sites was organized in Vratsa, with the Student Town being selected as a pilot location. The event provided an opportunity for local residents, businesses, and public authorities to learn about the project's objectives and to explore the specific steps for the development of brownfield sites.
A vision for the transformation of this specific area was presented, discussing various options for its future, including the creation of new functionalities that will contribute to the economic and social development of the region. The opportunities and challenges facing brownfield sites were also discussed.
The project creates real opportunities for effective territorial transformation in the Danube region, reducing fragmentation and promoting the sustainable development of brownfield sites. Through successful demonstrations such as the one in Vratsa, the project proves the potential of reindustrializing abandoned territories to achieve long-term results.
You can find the presentation from the day here.
Learn more about the project here.
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