Key objective 2: A conceptual model for brownfield issues

A conceptual model for brownfield issues is needed to identify common goals and to integrate different issues and perspectives. The intention is to produce a simple schematic, which will link: baseline position and state of the art

• drivers and pressures
  
• long-term sustainable development aims - environment, economic, social and cultural
  
• cross cutting issues, such as citizen participation and professional skills

This is key to the efficient identification of research gaps, highlight priority needs for research and other practical tools. It will shape the work programme for the second stage of the project and in this way it will facilitate holistic solutions and tools