Exchanging urban knowledge: Japan X Netherlands

Master thesis (2022)

Authors

P.V.N. van Eeden Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

R.J. Dijkstra Urban Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
F.L. Hooimeijer Environmental Technology and Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2022 Paul van Eeden
Netherlands Urban Area Development Japan Densification Knowledge exchange Nature-based solutions
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Published Date

04-11-2022

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

One of the many challenges facing the Netherlands is the government’s
goal of building one million homes by 2030, as a solution to the housing
deficiency that’s plaguing the Netherlands. The intended method is to densify current urban areas rather than continuously expand outward into green areas to keep the natural environment open for nature. Looking at one of the most extreme examples of inner-city densification (Japan) may provide answers for the Dutch context.

Most if not all Japanese cities are built with mechanical solutions for
everything. Climate change will stretch the normal functioning of these solutions to their breaking point. Climate adaptation as known in the Netherlands is exploring (and changing towards) nature-based solutions, which can alleviate pressure on and / or entirely negate the mechanical systems currently in place.

Can the combined effort of “Japanese style” urbanisation and “Dutch style”
climate adaptation lead to a form of high-density climate resilient urban
environments so that natural areas may remain as they are?
Exchanging ideas may be the way to find solutions together!