Title
Sustainable renewal in Colonies of Benevolence: Cultural heritage as a vector for sustainable agricultural development in the Netherlands
Author
TANG, Keyan (TU Delft Architecture and the Built Environment)
Contributor
Verschuure, G.A (mentor) 
van den Burg, L.P.J. (graduation committee)
Degree granting institution
Delft University of Technology
Programme
Architecture, Urbanism and Building Sciences | Landscape Architecture
Project
Flowscapes
Date
2023-11-10
Abstract
The Colonies of Benevolence, founded in the early 19th century, were a groundbreaking social experiment aimed at addressing poverty and fostering self-sufficiency in the Netherlands. These colonies, comprising agricultural lands and settlements, were designed to provide employment opportunities and housing for the impoverished population while instilling discipline, work ethic, and moral values. Over the years, the Colonies of Benevolence have evolved, reflecting significant shifts in social, economic, and political contexts. Today, they are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, highlighting their historical and cultural importance.
The agricultural sector, specifically dairy farming, has played a pivotal role in the development and transformation of the Colonies of Benevolence. The Netherlands has a long-standing reputation as a global leader in agriculture and dairy production, owing to its advanced farming practices, cutting-edge technological innovations, and efficient resource management. The Colonies of Benevolence provide a fascinating case study to explore the complex relationship between heritage conservation and the dairy industry, given their deep historical and contemporary connections to the sector.
This landscape design report seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Colonies of Benevolence, examining their origins, history, heritage, and spatial design elements while exploring the significance of dairy farming within this context. The study aims to identify the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating heritage conservation, landscape design, and dairy farming, in order to envision a sustainable future for the Colonies of Benevolence that is both culturally rich and economically viable.
Subject
heritage
landscape
culture heritage
dairy farming
spatial biographies
Landscape Biographies
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Coordinates
52.845026, 6.188722
Bibliographical note
E Asprogerakas, A Gourgiotis, P Pantazis, A Samarina, P Konsoula, K Stavridou. (2021) The gap of cultural heritage protection with climate change adaptation in the context of spatial planning. The case of Greece. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 899:1, pages 012022. Bosma, A., & Valdés Olmos, T. (2020). The Coloniality of Benevolence. Collateral , 23, [a].h S. Minwel Tibbott (1978). Knitting Stockings in Wales—A Domestic Craft, Folk Life, 16:1, 61-73, DOI: 10.1179/flk.1978.16.1.61 Kingdom of Belgium and Kingdom of the Netherlands COLONIES OF BENEVOLENCE World Heritage Nomination, https://www.ncpedia.org/anchor/mapping-life-colonial-town
Part of collection
Student theses
Document type
master thesis
Rights
© 2023 Keyan TANG