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Manifesto for the future of water-linked heritage (Interreg WaVE)

Manifesto for the future of water-linked heritage (Interreg WaVE)

We just published a snappy and inspiring, policy-oriented document summarising the key take-away messages and lessons from the Interreg WaVE project, piloting actions for the use of water-linked heritage in cities and regions as a driver for ecoystemic changes and sustainability transitions. The project puts a strong emphasis on citizen engagement and co-creation as means...
(Online) SPS seminar with David Evers (PBL) - Sustainable Urbanisation and Land-use (ESPON SUPER), video and slides available

(Online) SPS seminar with David Evers (PBL) – Sustainable Urbanisation and Land-use (ESPON SUPER), video and slides available

SPS Seminar online via zoom 2 June 12:30-13:30 Speaker: David Evers (PBL) Slides from the lecture are available here Topic: Sustainable urbanization and land use In the past year, the ESPON SUPER project –  Sustainability of Urbanization and land use Practices in European Regions – has amassed a considerable body of knowledge on physical developments...
Talking about Urban Resilience: What changes for cities? A call for reframing resilience in planning

Talking about Urban Resilience: What changes for cities? A call for reframing resilience in planning

This WEBINAR organised by Politecnico di Torino discussed the concept of resilience in relation to planning and to the system shocks of the COVID-19 pandemics, climate change and more.  Roberto Rocco gave a lecture about the connections between urban resilience, social sustainability and justice. You can see Roberto’s presentation HERE 17:00 Introduction by Ombretta Caldarice...
SPS Seminar with Nico Larco: Sustainable Urban Design Framework, Tuesday 8 January, 12:30

SPS Seminar with Nico Larco: Sustainable Urban Design Framework, Tuesday 8 January, 12:30

Venue: 01.West.290 Time: 12:30 – 13:30 Topic: Sustainable Urban Design Framework. Speaker: Nico Larco (University of Oregon) Nico Larco is an expert in sustainable urban design and suburban development, with a focus on how city design affects transportation choices. His works includes looking at how to create well-connected and vibrant multifamily housing complexes and strip...
SPS Seminar 28 June - Prof. Martin de Jong: City branding in the face of ecological modernization

SPS Seminar 28 June – Prof. Martin de Jong: City branding in the face of ecological modernization

SPS Seminar 28 June 2018, 12:30-13:30 Venue: Think Room, Bouwkunde, TU Delft Speaker: Prof. Martin de Jong Topic: City branding in the face of ecological modernization: Evidence from polycentric regions in China, North-Western Europe and the Gulf States Prof. Martin de Jong – City branding in the face of ecological modernization  Abstract: It has become common...
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