(Re)introducing co-existence: Unfolding the urban-water-soil metabolism on the coast of Paramaribo

The coast of Paramaribo is predicted to undergo urban expansion due to the growing population of Paramaribo. However, the coast has to do with several challenges; tidal- and urban flooding and coastal erosion. This does not make the coast the most habitable place for urban expansion. The urban, water and soil systems are not functioning in...

Water sensitive sustainable urban adaptation: Climate adaptation in existing Dutch neighborhoods | a case study in Delft

This project answers the research question “How can we design with climate adaptation measures in existing neighborhoods in the Netherlands while respecting other aspects of sustainable development?” The methods used to carry out the research are mixed methods. Both deductive and inductive research is done. Theory describes the problem, and...