Adaptive Reuse of Abandoned Rail Infrastructure Playbook
Publication Year
2025
ISBN
Digital ISBN 978-981-94-4824-1
Physical ISBN 978-981-94-4823-4
Drawing on ten international case studies and empirical research of Singapore’s Rail Corridor, the Adaptive Reuse of Abandoned Rail Infrastructure Playbook discusses six key dimensions of placekeeping in revitalising disused rail infrastructure into inclusive and sustainable places — partnership and governance, policy, design and management, resourcing, programming, and evaluation. The playbook provides a framework of principles, best practices, strategies, and tools for integrating cultural heritage, conservation, and community well-being into reuse projects. As cities engage with rising urban populations and demand for accessible green infrastructure, adaptive reuse offers alternate pathways to unlock the environmental, social, and economic benefits of disused rail infrastructure.