Investigating collaborative governance capacities in Amsterdam’s climate adaptation strategy: the case of two projects

Given the urgency of addressing climate change impacts, collaborations between local governments and diverse stakeholders are imperative for successful climate adaptation efforts in urban areas. This master thesis explores the role of collaborative governance capacities in policy and their implementations in practice within the context of the...

Constraining and enabling factors that influence core practices embedded within the supply processes of circular building hubs; A Social Practice Theory approach

The construction industry's substantial consumption of materials, CO2 emissions, and construction and demolition waste underscore the pressing need for change. One promising solution is the reuse of secondary building components, which has the potential to signifi-cantly mitigate these environmental impacts. Circular Building Hubs (CBHs) have...

Spatial shift and urban resilience: A case study of Rotterdam

This research examines the multifaceted challenges posed by urbanization in the Netherlands, specifically focusing on the intricate relationships between modes of mobility and societal well-being. Central to this exploration is studying the modal split and understanding how shifts in this split can have profound implications for urban areas. The...

Justice in the Redevelopment of Urban Heritage Sites: An analysis of Socio-Spatial Justice in the Redevelopment of the North Shore area, Liverpool

The evolution of global maritime trade in the twentieth century dramatically reshaped the functional reality of port cities and pushed operational port areas away from historic urban centres. The docklands vacated by port operations have been identified as strategic zones for redevelopment, and their redevelopment has given rise to a global...

Place identities of transforming port-city areas: A study on the place identities of the municipality of Stockholm and the residents of the Stockholm Royal Seaport

The municipality of Stockholm is currently working on one of Stockholm’s most extensive and complex urban areas: The Stockholm Royal Seaport (se: Norra Djurgårdsstaden). The area is an example of how a former industrial port area is being transformed into a sustainable urban district. Because of the transformation of the area, the identity of...