Urban Design Interventions for Creative Nightscapes in Rotterdam

Master thesis (2024)

Authors

K.A. Nguyen Architecture and the Built Environment

Contributors

V. Muñoz Sanz Urban Design - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 1)
J. E. Goncalves Spatial Planning and Strategy - Architecture and the Built Environment (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Architecture and the Built Environment
Copyright: © 2024 Kimberley Nguyen
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Published Date

18-01-2024

Language

English

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Faculty

Architecture and the Built Environment

Abstract

Nocturnal cultural spaces in Rotterdam are under pressure of gentrification. The decline in night club spaces, also results in a decline in cultural innovation and experimentation. In current redevelopment plans for creative clusters such as Schieblock, show the replacement of the creative industry by homogeneous residential neighbourhoods or offices, with no cultural value. There is no long term vision for the creative industry, as they are stuck in a cycle of displacement and do not get the acknowledgement for adding value to the neighbourhoods of the future. By involving the creative industry and nightlife in urban design through a placemaking workshop and expert panel talks, the goal of this research is to bridge the knowledge gap between Dutch planning practices