Metamorphosis of Mining Landscapes in the Lower Lusatian Lignite Basin (Germany): New Uses and New Image of a Mining Region

Since German reunification, the landscapes of the East German lignite basins, which have been shaped by open-cast mining, have undergone a profound transformation as a result of the closure of most of the mines. Many large lakes have been created in the old pits to support the development of new tou...

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Main Author: Michel Deshaies
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Language:fra
Published: Ministère de la culture 2020-06-01
Series:Les Cahiers de la Recherche Architecturale, Urbaine et Paysagère
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Online Access:https://journals.openedition.org/craup/4018
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description Since German reunification, the landscapes of the East German lignite basins, which have been shaped by open-cast mining, have undergone a profound transformation as a result of the closure of most of the mines. Many large lakes have been created in the old pits to support the development of new tourism activities. Huge mining wasteland areas have been reforested or used to install wind farms and photovoltaic parks. These developments have been encouraged by the creation of an International Architecture Exhibition (IBA Fürst Pückler Land) to promote the idea of social renewal through the construction of new landscapes. These projects, supported by private investors, have given a new image and new values to landscapes that exist as a result of mining. This article analyses the process of transforming mining landscapes into post-mining landscapes characterised by the importance of lakes and second-hand nature, as well as by the enhancement of industrial heritage and the development of renewable energy.
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Metamorphosis of Mining Landscapes in the Lower Lusatian Lignite Basin (Germany): New Uses and New Image of a Mining Region
Les Cahiers de la Recherche Architecturale, Urbaine et Paysagère
Post-Mining Landscape
Lignite basin
Industrial Heritage
Germany
New Länder
title Metamorphosis of Mining Landscapes in the Lower Lusatian Lignite Basin (Germany): New Uses and New Image of a Mining Region
title_full Metamorphosis of Mining Landscapes in the Lower Lusatian Lignite Basin (Germany): New Uses and New Image of a Mining Region
title_fullStr Metamorphosis of Mining Landscapes in the Lower Lusatian Lignite Basin (Germany): New Uses and New Image of a Mining Region
title_full_unstemmed Metamorphosis of Mining Landscapes in the Lower Lusatian Lignite Basin (Germany): New Uses and New Image of a Mining Region
title_short Metamorphosis of Mining Landscapes in the Lower Lusatian Lignite Basin (Germany): New Uses and New Image of a Mining Region
title_sort metamorphosis of mining landscapes in the lower lusatian lignite basin germany new uses and new image of a mining region
topic Post-Mining Landscape
Lignite basin
Industrial Heritage
Germany
New Länder
url https://journals.openedition.org/craup/4018
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