Bratislava• We can see many of these changes

operating in Bratislava. Many challenges develop as a result.

Urban challenges

in Bratislava

Opportunities• But challenges often generate

opportunities.• In Bratislava one of the biggest problems

issues is housing.• Many people want to come and live, and

work in Bratislava, it is an attractive city where the economy if growing.

• There is simply not enough good quality, modern housing.

Plenty of these….

And not enough of these…

What can and should be done?

Meeting Bratislava’s

housing needs

New Developments

There is plenty of opportunity for new housing development and investment in Bratislava, and a lot of new projects are under way – just

take a look around you.One of the key factors for a city is deciding where to allow and encourage new urban growth such as housing developments.

The ScenarioThere is a proposal to build a development of new housing including a low-rise apartment complex and semi-detached houses – what is the

best location and why?

New developments – where to build?

For each site think about;

• A Brief description of the site – what is it like?

• 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of the site for the proposed development

• 2 impacts the development will have on the area

A brown-field site on the banks of the Danube

A satellite village away from the main urban area - Borinka

A green-field site on the rural-urban fringe in Lamac

Which site is the best and Why?

Borinka greenfield site?

Bratislava brown-field site?

Lamac greenfield site?

Homework Write a brief conclusion outlining

which site you think the development should be built on.

Give 3 reasons.