Carbon net-zero urban area developments in the Netherlands: A framework for developers to influence carbon offsets

To prevent global warming, CO2 emissions must be reduced by 95%. The <br/>building and construction industries account for over 15% of all direct CO2<br/>emissions. However, currently there are no regulations for carbon net-zero <br/>developments. Investors adhere to current sustainability requirements because<br/>there are many barriers develop...

Participation in Post-Disaster Redevelopment

This thesis researches how a community can start participatory developments in the recovery phase by working towards consensus with the local government in order to overcome being left out of the post-disaster redevelopment process. It consists of a research design, a theoretical framework, a methodological framework, a case study, and a model...