Undisplacement
replacing houses not communities
J.K. Kwaśnik (TU Delft - Architecture and the Built Environment)
Jacques Vink – Mentor (TU Delft - Teachers of Practice / A)
R.S. Guis – Mentor (TU Delft - Teachers of Practice / A)
F.R. Schnater – Mentor (TU Delft - Building Design & Technology)
M.J. van Dorst – Mentor (TU Delft - Urban Studies)
O.G.C. Trienekens – Mentor
A.H. Fitskie – Mentor
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Abstract
The Bloemhof neighbourhood in South Rotterdam faces a critical challenge due to severe soilubsidence, leading to the structural failure of many buildings. This thesis explores how addressing subsidence can serve as a catalyst for sustainable urban transformation while prioritising community continuity and resilience. Unlike conventional redevelopment approaches that often result in displacement, this study introduces the concept of "undisplacement", which seeks to replace housing while preserving the neighbourhood’s social fabric.