Redevelopment of the industrial area Hammaren in Ljungby

This study highlights the problems in older and former industrial areas and how a sustainable redevelopment can take place. Through densifying the area, all three aspects of sustainability can be achieved. The former industrial area Hammaren, Ljungby, is according to Ljungby municipality in need of an urban transformation. The transformation will be an extension of the current city center containing both residential and commercial areas as well as green spaces. The purpose of the study is to identify how the redevelopment of Hammaren can be accomplished. To be able to conclude which parts are necessary and vital for cities with varying functions, three different methods have been used. Case studies, site visits and a background study have been carried out to define which elements needs to be brought in. To achieve the purpose of the study three different proposals of urban transformation have been done. Each proposal has different focus areas, adaptive conservation, large built area with small scale and small built area with large scale. The three proposals have been inspired by different ideals and therefore have its own characteristics. They still contain all vital elements for a sustainable redevelopment. Keywords: industrial area, redevelopment, densifying, conservation, garden city, house in park, green spaces, urban environment.