Hierarchy of Urban Diversity: The relationship between the public transport network and the urban diversity of Amsterdam

The paper examines the relationship between the public transport network and urban diversity in Amsterdam using urban mapping and data analysis. The paper presents a hierarchical analysis of the urban diversity outcome, which is based on the computation of the average diversity scores for each geographical area. The Simpson index is used to...

The Application of Passenger Transport Systems at Schiphol Airport to reduce Walking Distances

Passengers of Schiphol Airport encounter very long walking distances inside the terminal. Besides the obvious disadvantage, Schiphol exceeds international standards for walking distances at airports. Incorporated in Masterplan 2025, a design for an expansion of the terminal with a new processor and 4 new piers, Schiphol wants to incorporate a...

Measure, understand and improve cities: Visualizing pedestrian flows to improve inner-city quality in Delft using GPS-tracking technology

We all have walked on a street when suddenly someone comes over to you asking for directions. Sometimes, people do not know where they are and they do not know how to reach their destination. They are lost. However, people should not depend on others to find their way. The urban fabric should be legible enough to find one’s way. The problem...