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A climate adaptive development for Maashaven

Meeuwse, Floris (2023) ASBM01 20231
Department of Architecture and Built Environment
Abstract (Swedish)
Climate change is posing a threat to the whole world. In some places, prolonged droughts cause problems whereas extreme rainfall causes problems elsewhere. Rotterdam faces increasing threats from the North Sea because of rising sea levels. The areas that are not protected by dikes are the most vulnerable and will be the first to flood.
This project focuses on an unprotected area of Rotterdam which is located along a harbour basin. The area houses almost solely industrial functions but it is an important location for future densification in the city. This is mainly because of its strong connectivity and its proximity to the city centre.
The main challenges in the site are to ensure safe and comfortable living in this environment... (More)
Climate change is posing a threat to the whole world. In some places, prolonged droughts cause problems whereas extreme rainfall causes problems elsewhere. Rotterdam faces increasing threats from the North Sea because of rising sea levels. The areas that are not protected by dikes are the most vulnerable and will be the first to flood.
This project focuses on an unprotected area of Rotterdam which is located along a harbour basin. The area houses almost solely industrial functions but it is an important location for future densification in the city. This is mainly because of its strong connectivity and its proximity to the city centre.
The main challenges in the site are to ensure safe and comfortable living in this environment surrounded by water for the future. In this project, I will look ahead to 100 years and will propose different solutions to the water problems that will arise by then. This while also taking into account other aspects of sustainable city design and living. (Less)
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author
Meeuwse, Floris
supervisor
organization
course
ASBM01 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
climate adaptation, climate change, rising sea level, urban development, urban flooding
language
English
id
9138444
date added to LUP
2023-09-13 14:56:45
date last changed
2023-09-13 14:56:45
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  abstract     = {{Climate change is posing a threat to the whole world. In some places, prolonged droughts cause problems whereas extreme rainfall causes problems elsewhere. Rotterdam faces increasing threats from the North Sea because of rising sea levels. The areas that are not protected by dikes are the most vulnerable and will be the first to flood. 
This project focuses on an unprotected area of Rotterdam which is located along a harbour basin. The area houses almost solely industrial functions but it is an important location for future densification in the city. This is mainly because of its strong connectivity and its proximity to the city centre.
The main challenges in the site are to ensure safe and comfortable living in this environment surrounded by water for the future. In this project, I will look ahead to 100 years and will propose different solutions to the water problems that will arise by then. This while also taking into account other aspects of sustainable city design and living.}},
  author       = {{Meeuwse, Floris}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{A climate adaptive development for Maashaven}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}