Sustainable Redevelopment – from Coal Mine to Self-Sufficient Energy Transformation Center

The redevelopment of post-industrial sites, particularly former coal mines, presents both challenges and opportunities for sustainable urban transformation. This paper explores the comprehensive process of planning and transforming the post-mining areas of the Coal Mine “Rozbark” in Bytom, Poland – from the conceptual phase, through planning, to implementation.

The research, based on archival studies, planning documentation, cartographic analysis, and field observations conducted between 2020 and 2024, identifies financial support, adaptive spatial planning, and cultural heritage preservation as critical success factors. The findings highlight how innovative projects can integrate environmental, social, and economic goals, revitalizing degraded areas while addressing challenges like climate change and urban decline. The case of Coal Mine “Rozbark” offers insights into the sustainable transformation of post-industrial landscapes.