Experts as Game Changers? A Critical Discourse Analysis of Climate Measures in the Metropolitan Region of Amsterdam

This article analyzes the acceptance of climate policy measures in the Metropolitan Region of Amsterdam to understand how policy and planning interrelate with private and public interests. While legitimizing climate policy and measures, values can also cause conflict when operationalized locally. By analyzing value conflicts in public discourse,...

The role and position of VINEX neighbourhoods within the region: Developing a connecting urban node

VINEX neighbourhoods are often situated close to each other, but not designed on a regional scale. Around and in between the VINEX locations, in the space that is still not used, there are potentials for further development and especially for improving the role and position of the VINEX neighbourhoods in the region. The focus of this research is...

Restructuring South Arch, Rotterdam" - Waterfront regeneration: Combating segregation in cities by urban renewal

The Core concern of this Research and Design Project is, to understand the current scenario of Socio-Spatial Segregation in cities, the problems rising due to it , general deterioration of living conditions in poor urban neighbourhoods, and how a good Waterfront can act as a CATALYST for the future growth and improvement of quality of life in...