I am de-n-city

Reallocation of space: transforming urban environment into a circular system

Student report (2018)

Authors

J.S. Kortman Architecture and the Built Environment
S. Boraei Architecture and the Built Environment
T.A. Dillon Peynado Architecture and the Built Environment
Boaz Peters Architecture and the Built Environment
Y. Song Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

L. Qu (supervisor 1)
U.D. Hackauf (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2018 Anne Sophie Kortman, Sara Boraei, Thomas Dillon Peynado, Boaz Peters, Yue Song
Public transport Waste management Density Diversity Circulair economy Livability Amsterdam Metropolitan Area Use of space
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Published Date

30-04-2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

The Amsterdam Metropolitan area, and especially Amsterdam city, attracts large amounts of people due to the diverse economy opportunities, cultural and recreational activities, and the strong connection of the region by public transport and road network. The need for space, resources, and mobility are increasing and will keep increasing due to the growth of population and, thus, the rise of demand. This unbalanced distribution requires full use of spaces and resources.

The main focus of the project is to identify what causes this unbalanced distribution by researching the different densities of the region, in order to make the region more stable and move it towards the circular economy. At the same time, the project focuses on the spatial conditions of the different neighbourhoods and tries to increase the livability levels in order for the general quality of life of the citizens will be improved. The main tool that we used during our research, but also later on the vision and strategy plan, is density. Firstly, we analyze the region by understating what the different densities that can be found in it are, and how they work. Afterwards, the focus shifts to the analysis of the different neighborhoods, trying to determinate and understand the different densities that can be found in the small scale. Finally, we try to find what opportunities and potential do these densities create for the different neighborhoods.

By analyzing the different densities and typologies in the region, we highlight the importance of sharing spaces in terms of facilities, transportation, and waste management for the inhabitants, in order to help AMA move towards a more sustainable and balanced future direction.

The innovations that we make depend on the existing situation, the density, and the character of the city. Taking into account these aspects and the regional analysis, we decide what needs to be densified in terms of facilities. These new density developments either make the existing identities of the city stronger, or, in the cases of lack of identity, we propose new ones to be adopted.

This interpretations will release the pressure on Amsterdam city, balance the region, create more livable spaces, and move the AMA towards circularity.