ISSN 2786-4561 (printed)
ISSN 2786-457X (online)

Vol.6.1 (2025). рр. 95-104

Brownfields of Kryvyi Rih: potential for sustainable development of the territory

Patsiuk, V.S.

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0401-2573

Taras Shevchenko National University, Kyiv, Ukraine

Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine

https://doi.org/10.17721/2786-4561.2025.6.1.-11/11

Annotation. Despite their often negative image, derelict territories, particularly those of industrial origin, possess significant potential for transformation into innovative spaces capable of acquiring high cognitive, cultural, ecological, and aesthetic value. The realization of such a transformation requires comprehensive scientific understanding and thorough theoretical research, which will serve as a basis for further practical implementation. This article explores the essence of the concept of "brownfield" and illuminates theoretical aspects of this issue as presented in institutional sources. It investigates the phenomenon of brownfields in Kryvyi Rih as a crucial aspect of the city's spatial and socio-economic development amidst contemporary urbanization challenges and full-scale war. The article emphasizes that a significant portion of the city's industrial territories has lost its primary functional purpose but retains high potential for revitalization. Based on expeditionary research, comparative analysis, and the application of the PEST-approach, directions for the transformation of specific objects have been identified: from abandoned mines and factories to spoil heaps and flooded quarries. The author proposes concepts for the revitalization of some of the city's brownfields (the mine “Artem-2”, Burshchitsky dump, Zhovtnevyi/Kresivskyi flooded quarry) primarily focused on the development of industrial tourism and the creation of cultural and educational clusters. It is underscored that brownfield regeneration can become a catalyst for urban environment renewal, improving the quality of life for residents, and forming a new identity for Kryvyi Rih as a city of opportunities. The effective implementation of such processes requires the coordinated participation of authorities, investors, the community, and the scientific community, as well as the inclusion of brownfield issues in the city's strategic documents.

Keywords: brownfields, regeneration and revitalization, industrial spaces, industrial heritage, sustainable development, Kryvyi Rih

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