REDEVELOPMENT
All building projects should take account of the legacy and end-use phase.
Lack of attention to these concerns can lead to abandoned buildings, neglected infrastructure, and displacement of local populations. In addition, there are opportunities for developments originally intended for one purpose to be put to new uses that benefit local communities, or, when buildings are demolished, for materials to be reused or recycled.
Click the overarching and stage-specific principles below to review the guiding questions across this stage. These questions will help you to identify the main human rights risks and opportunities and develop a tailored action plan.
Vacant or underutilised buildings and land are seen as an opportunity to realise communities’ needs, while land use changes prioritise community consultation over financial speculation.
Guiding questions
Has an assessment been undertaken to understand the social, cultural and ecological value of vacant land or empty / underutilised buildings, and the ways in which local communities interact with them?
Have all the opportunities for building or infrastructure repurposing been considered before agreeing demolition?
Have local communities and organisations been engaged regarding the opportunity to repurpose or re-develop vacant land or relevant buildings in a way that helps to meet locally-defined needs? Have community engagement strategies included measures to reach and include women and marginalised groups?
Stories and illustrative examples
International standards and tools
ILO international labour standards
Sustainable Development Goal - Target 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse.