Lelycentre Cultural Centre: Transforming a 70's building into a cultural centre whilst preserving young heritage

Lelystad's first commercial area, Lelycentre, was originally intended to be the starting point of the planned city centre in the first phase in 1964, emphasising the connection to the fourth planned polder of the Zuiderzeewerken. Markermeerpolder's rejection in the 80's meant that the decision was made to develop the city centre elsewhere...

The Spine: Researching spatial interventions to strengthen the vitality of Zoetermeer as a residential city on the long term

This thesis introduces a strategy which enhances the vitality of Zoetermeer as a residential city on the long term. Special focus is on attracting highly educated starters by making the city center more appreciated by them to live. In this way, it is hoped the city will become more appreciated by all its residents on the long term.