A FEMALE FUTURE: Developing gender inclusive neighbourhoods in Rotterdam-Zuid

In recent decades, gender inequality has been discussed increasingly in different fields of society. Since long ago, aspects like power dynamics in traditional households, or studies on the human anatomy, have influenced men and women’s place in society. This gender inequality has also impacted how cities have been designed by and for men,...

Eurovision Song Contest 2020 as a catalyst for urban renewal: A research about short-term cultural events to increase positive impacts for the city and local communities

Cities coop with the problem of increasing demand for housing due to urbanisation, while trying to maintain and improve its attractiveness and city image. Improving attractiveness and the city image can be achieved by urban renewal. In Rotterdam, The National Programme Rotterdam-Zuid (NPRZ) was initiated to tackle the disadvantages and improve...

Chances for creative talent in Parkstad Rotterdam: Urban regeneration in Rotterdam-Zuid based on the development of a vital local creative economic cluster

Rotterdam-Zuid is dealing with large socio-economic and spatial-physical problems. The plan that should contribute to a sustainable solution to these problems are as follows. (1) The development of the Parkstad area into a lively mixed urban environment. (2) The establishment of new local routes and connections between neighbourhoods, shopping...

Charloisse tuinen; een aanzet tot een sociaal en fysiek fundament in Rotterdam-Zuid: Bouwen voor de huidige bewoners

Stelling. Woningdifferentiatie draagt positief bij aan het realiseren van een bevolkings-samenstelling, die zich laat identificeren met de specifi eke kwaliteiten en het karakter (identiteit) van Oud-Charlois. Onderzoeksvraag. Welke vormen van woningtransformatie van de bestaande voorraad in Oud-Charlois, kunnen in samenhang met nieuwbouw en...