Integration of the Secap Method in Sustainable Brownfield Rehabilitation Planning

Abstract

Brownfield rehabilitations provide a unique opportunity to contribute to local sustainable development, whereby the sustainability of those projects is also considered from the beginning of the planning process. This implies a specific focus on sustainable development throughout the project lifecycle, and it is crucial to rehabilitate these fields by proactively addressing climate challenges and contributing to the evolution of low or zero-emission districts. In the current paper, the European policy, legal framework, Hungarian legislation, and strategy documents define the sustainability aspects and requirements were analysed. Comprehensive terminology was developed, considering existing methodologies with a particular focus on the Social, Environmental and Climate Assessment Procedures (SECAP).