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Re-using vacant farm buildings for commercial purposes: Two cases from the Netherlands

Koreman, M.C.J. (author), Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

Across the European Union, farm modernisation results in vacant farm buildings in agricultural areas. This is an issue at the crossroads of rural development and spatial planning. The debate often revolves around the options of either demolishing these buildings or re-using them for residential purposes. There is less emphasis, however, on re...

journal article 2023

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Access to Land: Markets, Policies and Initiatives

Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

Acquiring access to land is an important issue for new entrants into farming. Traditionally, the succession of farms is within the family; market transactions are geared towards the enlargement of running farms. Policies and institutions have been built to facilitate this process. Current challenges of climate change, resource scarcity,...

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Reterritorialisation of agricultural activities in land-use and food planning: Comparing the Netherlands and France

Liu, Tianzhu (author), Korthals Altes, W.K. (author), Melot, Romain (author), Wallet, Frédéric (author)

The reterritorialisation of agricultural activities (RAA) consists of reinforcing local food production and its diversification activities oriented toward local consumers. RAA helps shape the local food system, which is an increasingly studied topic in the planning field. However, institutional impacts on planning approaches for RAA remain...

journal article 2023

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Open National CORS data ecosystems: A cross-jurisdictional comparison

Supinajaroen, W. (author), van Loenen, B. (author), Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

Developments toward Open Government Data (OGD) also affect the data from National Continuously Operating Reference Station (NCORS), an infrastructure supporting standard and precise positioning in spatial activities. The application of OD policies on NCORS data (OD-NCORS) varies per country. This paper explores the approaches and impact of OD...

journal article 2022

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Land Policy for Rural Development in the European Union and its Impact on Access to Land

Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

The concentration of farmland has potentially a negative impact on planning for local rural development as it impedes access to land for other rural initiatives. Land policies in the European Union aiming to reserve lands for local communities are constrained by principles of the EU single market, such as the free movement of capital and the...

journal article 2022

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Spatial factors influencing building age prediction and implications for urban residential energy modelling

Garbasevschi, O.M. (author), Estevam Schmiedt, Jacob (author), Verma, T. (author), Lefter, I. (author), Korthals Altes, W.K. (author), Droin, Ariane (author), Schiricke, Björn (author), Wurm, Michael (author)

Urban energy consumption is expected to continuously increase alongside rapid urbanization. The building sector represents a key area for curbing the consumption trend and reducing energy-related emissions by adopting energy efficiency strategies. Building age acts as a proxy for building insulation properties and is an important parameter for...

journal article 2021

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Aanvullingswet grondeigendom: continuïteit ondanks de filosofie van de Omgevingswet

Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

The Environment and Planning Act is developed as a sequel to the Crisis and Recovery Act. In the context of the Global Financial Crisis, market players hardly realised buildings. In the rare case that a market player was willing to invest, the legal system should not limit investments, but facilitate initiative. Based on this thinking, the...

journal article 2019

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Rethinking Planning Education using Massive Open Online Courses:the Case of Rethink the City

Tempels Moreno Pessôa, I. (author), Vergara d'Alençon, L.M. (author), Korthals Altes, W.K. (author), Rocco, Roberto (author)

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) are becoming a popular educational tool in different disciplines. Urban planning education is no exception and new MOOCs are being released every year. Despite this, it is still not clear how this new learning experience is being developed, delivered, and impacting upon planning education. This article sheds...

journal article 2019

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Planning initiative: Promoting development by the use of options in Amsterdam

Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

The development of existing urban areas is needed to prevent urban sprawl. Several factors, including land assembly holdouts and the option value of land, contribute to landowners’ lack of initiative to develop designated sites. Urban governance measures, however, may provide the necessary solutions. By implementing policies that promote inner...

journal article 2019

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Multiple land use planning for living places and investments spaces

Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

Planning is assessed not only based on its ability to improve the living environment through place making, but also based on its role in facilitating investments in the built environment. This paper approaches the combination of these functions as planning for multiple land use. Contracts, rather than plans, are used to bridge these functions...

journal article 2019

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Relational versus local values of cultural heritage: Tourism gentrification and governance in context

Korthals Altes, W.K. (author), Kleinhans, R.J. (author), Meijers, E.J. (author)

Both harmony and conflict may occur between local and more distant communities regarding artefactsof cultural heritage. Incoming tourism, which is attracted by cultural heritage, may provide jobs and othermeans of income to local residents. However, incoming tourists may also trigger or accelerate a process ofgentrification in which local...

journal article 2018

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De Omgevingswet als groot ICT-project

Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

Binnen de planologie is veel onderzoek gedaan naar grote stedelijke projecten. De bij besluitvorming voorgestelde kosten en baten van zulke projecten zijn notoir onbetrouwbaar gebleken. Grote projecten kosten meestal meer dan geraamd, de realisatie duurt langer en de maatschappelijke baten vallen vaak tegen. Ook de Omgevingswet en het...

journal article 2018

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Grondbeleid voor landbouw in de Europese unie

Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

Dit artikel behandelt de interpretatieve mededeling van de Europese Commissie over de verwerving van landbouwgrond en het Europees recht. De mogelijke relevantie voor Nederland wordt besproken.

journal article 2018

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Rules versus ideas in landscape protection: is a Green Heart attack imminent?

Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

Landscape protection in metropolitan areas is an ongoing activity that lies outside the remit of political office-holders. As political agendas change, the importance of landscape protection on strategic planning agendas may also change. This paper raises the question whether this strategic level of landscape protection ought to rest on rules...

journal article 2018

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Land pricing upon the extension of leases in public leasehold systems

Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

Purpose: This paper aims to compare and review alternative ways to adjust public ground leases. Design/methodology/approach: Based on principles derived from a review of scientific literature, alternatives for the extension of leases are discussed based on the case of Amsterdam. Findings: Many alternatives lead public ground-lease systems to...

journal article 2018

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Annington versus Deutsche Annington: Private Equity and Housing in the Anglo-Saxon and Rhenish Contexts

Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

Under the Rhenish model of capitalism the interests of other stakeholders than shareholders are essential to the interests of the firm. However, Rhenish institutions in Germany have been changing. In the housing sector, many organizations that promoted the provision of affordable housing are currently managed by private equity firms promoting...

journal article 2018

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Afwijkplanologie

Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

Niet omgevingsplannen maar afwijkactiviteiten zullen centraal staan in de besluitvorming over nieuwe ruimtelijke ontwikkelingen na invoering van de Omgevingswet. Het omgevingsplan (als opvolger van onder andere het bestemmingsplan) zal vooral als beheersregeling functioneren. De gemeenteraad is verplicht afwijkactiviteiten hierin op te nemen....

journal article 2017

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Brazilian urban porosity: Treat or threat?

Moreno Pessoa, I. (author), Tasan-Kok, M.T. (author), Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

Urban areas have spatial discontinuities, such as disconnected neighbourhoods, brownfield areas and leftover places. They can be captured by the metaphor of urban porosity. This paper aims to highlight the potential social consequences of urban porosity by creating a ‘porosity index’. The authors argue that these areas can provide capacity for...

journal article 2016

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Planning reform beyond planning: the debate on an integrated Environment and Planning Act in the Netherlands

Korthals Altes, W.K. (author)

Land-use plans serve a dual function. On the one hand, they are programmes for future development, plans for action. On the other hand, they have a regulative function in relation to construction and land use. This paper investigates how the interplay between these functions is playing a role in the current debate about the new integrated...

journal article 2016

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De Nederlandse Republiek in beeld: Illustraties in de 'Tegenwoordige staat der Vereenigde Nederlanden', 'Het verheerlykt Nederland' en vergelijkbare publicaties

Korthals Altes, E. (author)

journal article 2015