Learning International Lessons: Dutch spatial planning in transition

This thesis researches two main aspects: the characteristics of (national) spatial strategies and how they can be transferred, to learn lessons for the next Dutch spatial planning strategy of 2018 (NOVI). Taking the objectives that have been formulated by NOVI in content, process and product as a starting point, a comparative study is made...

Enabling inhabitants to act sustainably: From dispersion to concentration in Kaunas region

Leiden, pearl of the knowledge city: Developing a masterplan for the Bio Science Park in Leiden to strengthen the knowledge axis in the south wing

In the last decades of the twentieth century, a shift from the industrial economy towards a more knowledge-based economy was made. Due to the economic crisis the Zuidvleugel invented three economic pillars. The knowledge axis is one of them. This graduation project researched the position of Leiden in this knowledge axis. To improve the...

Choreographic Borders: A progressive strategy to activate cross-border developments around Korea DMZ border regions

This project is to suggest a sustainable and comprehensive development plan and a design strategy for the cross-border area between North and South Korea. Creating mutual benefits of ecological, social, economical and political conditions will facilitate balanced development for local residents in border area preserving its identity, meet the...

The Hague international city of peace, justice and security - urban strategy and design for an innovative knowledge cluster

The graduation project focusses on an urban strategy and design for the security sector in The Hague, based on principles from economic theory. In this project the connection is explored between abstract economic theory and the urban design practice. The security sector in The Hague is an emerging sector, however it needs a comprehensive urban...

Designing a mess: Contributing to vitality and functional diversity in post-soviet city

Complex socio-economic transformations have left a significant impact on the physical realm of many post-soviet cities resulting in declining living qualities, abundance of massive industrial sites and urban sprawl. Recent attempts to improve the situation are targeted mainly towards regenerating areas close to the city center. However, in many...

Suburban potential: The challenges and opportunities of greyfield regeneration in Melbourne

Next Batam: Fostering a resilient growth strategy. A combined transit oriented development and industrial clustering strategy, in order to create new investment opportunities and competitive advantages for the city of Batam, a Special Economic Zone affected by the global crisis.

Similar to thousands other Special Economic Zone (SEZ) cities around the world, Batam, an Indonesian city-island at the border with Singapore, was developed by the central government to attract foreign investors and develop its industrial basis. Its strategic position made it an excellent location for the Singaporean manufacturing companies, in...

Blue Stitches for a Broken City: Exploring the potential of drainage basins as backbone for improving the living environment in Las Cruces Mountain Range

Mexico City is built on a dissected lake and the urban expansion has appropriated the mountains surrounding the valley. This has brought environmental issues mostly related with water, but also problems related with the whole living environment on the territory of the mountains. So far problems of the city have been addressed either as valley or...

Implementing Metropolitan Agriculture

This thesis translates the abstract concept of Metropolitan Agriculture into generic models that can be used as design tools for translating the concept into a spatial design. As an exemplary design case, the concept is implemented and spatially translated in the metropolitan region of Bucharest, Romania.

The European quarter, a future perspective. Spatial interventions from a stakeholder perspective in the European quarter in Brussels.

The arrival of the European Union in 1957 in Brussels has fundamentally changed the face of the city. The original early 20th century housing stock in the European quarter has almost totally been demolished and because of the absence of authoritative spatial plans or strategies, the district has been subjected to a continuous wave of speculative...

Merwede-Vierhaven: Redefining the relation between city and harbour in the city of Rotterdam

Because of the construction of the second Maasvlakte the harbours in Rotterdam will shift towards the west. This movement will create open spaces in the most eastern harbour of Rotterdam; The Stadshavens. This harbour is the only active harbour left which have a physical relation with the city of Rotterdam. The open spaces in these harbours can...

Urban vitality: Exploring spatial conditions of 24/7 environments for Netherlands

Motivation: When we think about cities full of vitality and life spans that go beyond the normal waking hours, we think of global cities such as London, New York which are also capitals of capital, economic strength, buzz and success. Such urban systems1 make full usage of their structure and elements with continuous processes and flows. ...

Catching the train: Sustainable development of a connection to the European high-speed train network in Copenhagen

Sustainable development of a connection to the European high-speed train network in Copenhagen.