The area of Amstel III will drastically change by 2040 into a lively urban district. This change allows for the rethinking of the urban metabolism of the area, to shorten the material cycles and by better utilization of resources. Through estimation and calculations on potential flows related to energy, water, and organic material the potential impact of urban farming is given with a plausible configuration for the 2040 scenario. Organic waste flows are significant enough to provide the necessary nutrition for about 4250 tonnes of food yearly, which is a large portion of the diet consumed in Amstel III. To enable this food production urban farms of 70 ha of arable land and 80 ha of CEA need to be integrated into the urban plan, and additional engines such as a local biodigester, CHP and simple WWTP are necessary. Furthermore, there is much potential in the harnessing of solar, wind and thermal energy in the district, potentially making the district for nearly 75% independent on energy. The impact of the proposed configuration of the metabolism could save valuable depletable mineralized fertilizers, for example about 12 tonnes of phosphorus and 29 tonnes of nitrogen can be recovered each year in the form of digestate, as well can 15000 tonnes of carbon dioxide be captured from the organic waste to be utilized for food production in CEA.

The former military production terrain Hembrug situated in Zaandam is in decline since its closure in 2003. The terrain with over more than 100 buildings, of which 50 monuments, is in need of a new function. The assignment of the graduation project is to focus on a part of the terrain and to revitalise it with a new function. With the increasing shortage of chefs and especially specialised chefs, I want to transform part of the terrain into a culinary school. This school will not only focus on educating freelance chefs to become specialised chefs, but will also help to reduce the loneliness of elderly. The students prepare meals during their classes which can be served to the elderly living nearby. Food brings people together and the collaboration of students and elderly is proven to be successful in decreasing loneliness. This multigenerational learning contributes to making Hembrug a culinary centre in which students can learn to become a chef, residents can grow their own food, children can learn how food is produced and visitors can taste the culinary heritage of Zaandam.

Squatter settlements in a large percentage of the city are due to growing population and urban migration. To tackle this problem in India, Upgrading and Redevelopment have been two broad approaches with their own advocates. Assuming in-situ redevelopment as the most relevant existing approach to face slum settlements, it has caused additional problems, which should be addressed. These problems have been revealed during site survey and archival research. Considering the architect as a design factor with a limited amount of authority to change existing policies, how can the architect redefine the existing solution of in-situ redevelopment schemes in order to contribute to major developments? To what extent/How can an in-situ redevelopment scheme be used to generate an inclusive urban space? The design hypothesis is tested on an area of slum settlements in close proximity with many low-rise, high-density blocks in the North of Mumbai.