The Revitalization of Brownfieldsfor Shaping the Urban Identityand Fighting Climate Change

Climate change poses a great threat to humanity, and since the construction industry is one of the biggest contributors to global warming, it is essential to impose change on this particular sector. The revitalisation process, being in a way the recycling of the built environment, provides a sustainable solution. Additionally, the revitalisation of brownfields in particular is crucial to the continuity and preservation of the urban texture, which in turn are vital for re-shaping the urban identity of post-industrial cities. This review article outlines the genesis of deindustrialisation and revitalisation processes and their correlation and impact on the environment. By providing examples of successfully executed projects, it aims to prove that brownfield revitalisation is an essential tool for the transformation of former industrial settlements into attractive and sustainable cities.PRAWIDŁOWY SPOSÓB CYTOWANIA: Svetoslavova Mirela, Walczak Bartosz M., 2023, The Revitalization of Brownfields for Shaping the Urban Identity and Fighting Climate Change, „Builder” 8 (313).