Emotion is temporary, urbanism forever?: Roombeek, Enschede

This study aims to determine to what extent collective trauma played a role in the development of the new urban plan of Roombeek and how this affected the district in the last 20 years. What were the consequences of these decisions for the residents of Roombeek? <br/><br/>To answer the research question, theoretical research is conducted about...

Bouncing Forward: Redefining a disaster-struck city: The case of Enschede

The post-disaster redevelopment of a city is a complex process that requires perspectives from urban, social, economic and even ecological sciences. Resilience defines as the ability to bounce back, but the everchanging complexity of a city requires more than a simple rebuilding to pre-disaster conditions. My research identifies different...