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Een blauw stadshart als systeem voor brede welvaart CoP Excursie Almere: Alle zeilen bij voor het Weerwater! Op 3 april kwamen we samen in Almere voor een inspirerende excursie van de Community of Practice ‘Landschap als Bron voor Brede Welvaart’. Centraal stond de vraag: hoe kan het Weerwater het blauwe hart van Almere méér betekenen dan recreatie? Kan het bijdragen aan energie, biodiversiteit, grondstoffen en brede welvaart voor álle inwoners? De middag begon in het Infocentrum Almere Centrum, waar David de Boer (Vereniging Deltametropool) de bredere ruimtelijke context van Almere schetste. Hij benadrukte de noodzaak van samenwerking binnen de metropoolregio en het belang van duurzame stedelijke verdichting. Daarna gaven Ivonne D. en Nina de Vos (Gemeente Almere) een toelichting op de Centrumvisie 2040. Hun presentaties benadrukten thema’s als inclusiviteit, vergroening en het versterken van culturele identiteit. Het Weerwater speelt hierin een sleutelrol, als verbindend element in een klimaatadaptieve en leefbare stad. Tijdens een fietstour rondom het Weerwater kregen we uitleg van o.a. Coen Wagner (Gemeente Almere) over de watertrap op de Esplanade, Boris Duijst (PRICE) over circulaire bouwmaterialen, en Arjo Hof (Gemeente Almere) over aquathermie. Op de Aeres Hogeschool sloot Miguel Dionisio Pires (Lector Gezond Oppervlaktewater) de dag af met een krachtige presentatie over systeemdenken en ecosysteemdiensten van het Weerwater. Hij liet zien hoe natuurlijke processen en stedelijke functies slim kunnen worden verbonden voor een duurzame toekomst. De excursie bracht nieuwe inzichten, waardevolle gesprekken en zette de eerste stappen richting een volgende fase voor het Weerwater – als kern van een blauwgroen en toekomstbestendig Almere. We bedanken alle betrokkenen voor deze geslaagde en inspirerende middag! Lees meer op onze website: https://lnkd.in/eYSST74k #Almere #Weerwater #BredeWelvaart #RuimtelijkeOntwikkeling #Klimaatadaptatie #Systeemdenken #Centrumvisie2040 #Deltametropool #AeresHogeschool #CommunityOfPractice

Join Us for IFHP x VDM Learning Lab #4: Retrofitting Within Existing City Limits How can we meet today’s housing and sustainability goals without expanding city footprints? This session explores the power of retrofitting, adapting and upgrading our existing urban fabric to create affordable, climate-resilient, and energy-efficient living spaces. Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CET Format: Online via Zoom Meet Our Expert Speakers: Dennis Henraat – Treasurer of Wooncoöperatie De Bonte Hulst (Netherlands), a cooperative creating affordable, bio-based, energy-neutral rental units within Amsterdam’s existing urban environment. Dennis will share how community-driven sustainability and livability can be achieved through retrofitting. Claudio Acioly Jr – Architect, urban planner, and former senior expert at UN-Habitat and GIZ with 40+ years of experience across 30 countries. Claudio will emphasize the importance of a cross-sectoral approach, showing how integrating housing, mobility, infrastructure, and social services enhances sustainable urban retrofitting. Karen Chapple – Director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto and Professor Emerita at UC Berkeley. Karen will present her work on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and how cities can creatively reuse existing spaces—like garages or backyards—to generate sustainable, affordable housing within current city limits. What to Expect: Infrastructure and Housing Adaptation: From energy efficiency to modernized utilities, learn how retrofitting can meet housing needs without expanding city boundaries. Sustainability & Resilience: Discover how retrofitting supports climate goals and prepares cities for future environmental challenges. Adaptive Reuse in Practice: Real-world examples of how cities are transforming existing buildings into vibrant, inclusive, and climate-conscious homes. Interactive Discussion: Explore the opportunities and challenges of urban retrofitting with experts and practitioners from around the world. 🔗 Register Here — https://lnkd.in/ehHsAkdJ This initiative is part of the IFHP x VDM Learning Labs, a collaboration between International Federation for Housing and Planning (IFHP) and Vereniging Deltametropool (VDM), aimed at tackling critical urban challenges through shared learning. hashtag #UrbanPlanning #HousingSolutions #Retrofitting #Sustainability #CircularCities #Adaptation #Collaboration Vereniging Deltametropool Alankrita Sarkar Eva Kuiper Regitze Marianne Hess International Federation for Housing and Planning (IFHP)

Join Us for IFHP x VDM Learning Lab #4: Retrofitting Within Existing City Limits How can we meet today’s housing and sustainability goals without expanding city footprints? This session explores the power of retrofitting, adapting and upgrading our existing urban fabric to create affordable, climate-resilient, and energy-efficient living spaces. Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CET Format: Online via Zoom Meet Our Expert Speakers: Dennis Henraat – Treasurer of Wooncoöperatie De Bonte Hulst (Netherlands), a cooperative creating affordable, bio-based, energy-neutral rental units within Amsterdam’s existing urban environment. Dennis will share how community-driven sustainability and livability can be achieved through retrofitting. Claudio Acioly Jr – Architect, urban planner, and former senior expert at UN-Habitat and GIZ with 40+ years of experience across 30 countries. Claudio will emphasize the importance of a cross-sectoral approach, showing how integrating housing, mobility, infrastructure, and social services enhances sustainable urban retrofitting. Karen Chapple – Director of the School of Cities at the University of Toronto and Professor Emerita at UC Berkeley. Karen will present her work on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and how cities can creatively reuse existing spaces—like garages or backyards—to generate sustainable, affordable housing within current city limits. What to Expect: Infrastructure and Housing Adaptation: From energy efficiency to modernized utilities, learn how retrofitting can meet housing needs without expanding city boundaries. Sustainability & Resilience: Discover how retrofitting supports climate goals and prepares cities for future environmental challenges. Adaptive Reuse in Practice: Real-world examples of how cities are transforming existing buildings into vibrant, inclusive, and climate-conscious homes. Interactive Discussion: Explore the opportunities and challenges of urban retrofitting with experts and practitioners from around the world. 🔗 Register Here — https://lnkd.in/ehHsAkdJ This initiative is part of the IFHP x VDM Learning Labs, a collaboration between International Federation for Housing and Planning (IFHP) and Vereniging Deltametropool (VDM), aimed at tackling critical urban challenges through shared learning. hashtag #UrbanPlanning #HousingSolutions #Retrofitting #Sustainability #CircularCities #Adaptation #Collaboration Vereniging Deltametropool Alankrita Sarkar Eva Kuiper Regitze Marianne Hess International Federation for Housing and Planning (IFHP)

Reflecting on the #Delta Bauhaus of the Seas Sails - #ToekomstatelierOostkop Roundtable Session! Last week, we concluded an inspiring Expert Roundtable Session as part of the Bauhaus of the Seas Sails, hosted by Vereniging Deltametropool, together with Grenspark Groot Saeftinghe, Nieuwe Instituut, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft History of Architecture and Urban Planning). This session explored the future of the #FlemishDutchDelta, focusing on climate transitions, societal dynamics, and cultural values.   Key takeaways: - Strengthening partnerships to address Delta challenges. - Encouraging broader societal engagement, especially with youth. - Enhancing cross-border collaborations for climate resilience.   What’s next? We aim to continue these vital discussions through collaborations with Nieuwe Instituut, PBL Planbureau voor de Leefomgeving, College van Rijksbouwmeester & Rijksadviseurs, and Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie as part of #ToekomstatelierOostkop to reimagine the future of the Flemish-Dutch Delta. Stay tuned! An in-depth article summarizing the event’s outcomes will soon be published on our website (www.deltametropool.nl)   Join our LinkedIn group (https://lnkd.in/dQtKj83S) Delta Bauhaus of the Sea Sails to stay connected, share ideas, and continue the conversation! Thank you to all participants for your insights, energy, and scenarios for the future of Delta. #ClimateAdaptation #SpatialDesign #DeltaPlanning #CrossBorderCollaboration Special thanks to all our experts Olga van Kalles, Sjoerd van Dommelen, Han Meyer, Vincent De Keer, Michael Peeters, Kersten Nabielek, Teun Strikkers, Merten Nefs, Leonne Cuppen, Marijn van Oss, Carola Hein, Dennis Heupink, meta knol, Franky Devos and thanks to our next generation of designers, Eva Kuiper, Floor Schepel for all the contributions during the event. On behalf of the project partners: Alankrita Sarkar, David de Boer, Paul Gerretsen, Francien Van Westrenen, Klaas Kuitenbrouwer, ellen zoete, Elise Haentjens, Pieter Jan Meire, Maëlle SALZINGER,

Starting soon: Exploring the Future of Flemish-Dutch Delta An expert roundtable session at #ToekomstAtelierOostkop focused on the future of the #FlemishDutchDelta! Experts from diverse disciplines will discuss the intersections of climate change, societal transitions, and regional dynamics across themes like ports, water, agriculture, and culture. Through cross-sectoral collaboration and reshuffled discussions, we aim to identify critical turning points from the future and shape actionable strategies for this vital region. Together with Nieuwe Instituut, Grenspark Groot Saeftinghe, Delft University of Technology TU Delft History of Architecture and Urban Planning Excited to see how today’s insights will inform the Bauhaus of the Seas Sails project and drive resilient, future-proof solutions for our shared challenges. Let the dialogue begin! Stay tuned over the day to get insights from Han Meyer, Vincent De Keer, Olga van Kalles, Michael Peeters, Carola Hein, Francien Van Westrenen, Paul Gerretsen, Kersten Nabielek, Teun Strikkers, Merten Nefs, Leonne Cuppen, Sjoerd van Dommelen, Marijn van Oss, Dennis Heupink, meta knol, Franky Devos, Alankrita Sarkar, Elise Haentjens, ellen zoete, Klaas Kuitenbrouwer, and David de Boer.(Vereniging Deltametropool) #delta #spatialimpact #futurescenarios #criticalturningpoints #designingdelta

We invite you to join us for the preparatory session of IFHP x VDM Learning Labs on the 27 Nov at 14:00 - 15:30 CET (online). This session sets the stage for groundbreaking discussions on the future of housing, planning, and politics from January 2025 onwards. Led by Paul Gerretsen (Vereniging Deltametropool and Regitze Marianne Hess (International Federation for Housing and Planning (IFHP), we’re thrilled to welcome urban historian Floris Weekhout, who will share insights from The Worker’s Paradise: World Garden Cities, an exhibition he curated at Amsterdamse School Museum het Schip. From 19th-century utopian visions to post-war New Towns, we’ll explore the wins and losses of housing models through history. Goal of the session? - Learnings from the past: successes and challenges. - Developing a roadmap: What lessons from different cases or countries can shape the future of housing, planning, and politics? Are you a member? This event is open to members and prospective members alike. It’s a unique chance to contribute your ideas for the Learning Labs, launching in January (exclusive to members). If not, message us. Let’s collaborate to reimagine sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban living. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dfei-rCP #UrbanDevelopment #HousingSolutions #SustainableCities #IFHPVDMLearningLabs #KnowledgeExchange #FutureOfHousing

How do you perceive the relationship between humans and more-than humans and between land and sea? What does it mean living with water in the delta? Bauhaus of the Seas Sails, in the #Delta pilots explores this together with Nieuwe Instituut, Delft University of Technology, Grenspark Groot Saeftinghe and Vereniging Deltametropool on the #WorldOceanDay (8 June). We will discuss and learn from the cases of #Saeftinghe and #Rotterdam. Join us at 13:30 CET on the 8th of June as a part of Rotterdam Architecture Month. Send us an email for registration https://lnkd.in/eQUKbsqz Han Meyer, Carola Hein, Francien Van Westrenen, ellen zoete, Elise Haentjens, Alankrita Sarkar, PortCityFutures, Klaas Kuitenbrouwer #naturebasedplanning #design #codesign #morethanhumans #watersystems

What does the housing crisis in the Netherlands actually mean? How can knowledge exchange and collaboration across networks address the pressing challenge of #Housing and #Planning in relation to climate change? Join us for the Rotterdam Convening 2024!    The Rotterdam Convening 2024 is a collaborative event organised by the International Federation for Housing and Planning (IFHP) and Vereniging Deltametropool as a part of Rotterdam Architecture Month. This convening is designed to facilitate knowledge exchange of planning and housing, discuss the role of networks and deepen international collaboration between both the two organizations.    We will have a wonderful panel of speakers through the event. Aric Chen. Sanne van Manen, Maurice Boumans, Esther Agricola, Regitze Marianne Hess, @Paul Gerretsen Still few places left for our event. https://lnkd.in/dfN3spmm #spatialplanning #housingandplanning #roleofnetworks Alankrita Sarkar Jonas guigonnat

What does the housing crisis in the Netherlands actually mean? How can knowledge exchange and collaboration across networks address the pressing challenge of #Housing and #Planning in relation to climate change? Join us for the Rotterdam Convening 2024!    The Rotterdam Convening 2024 is a collaborative event organised by the International Federation for Housing and Planning (IFHP) and Vereniging Deltametropool as a part of Rotterdam Architecture Month. This convening is designed to facilitate knowledge exchange of planning and housing, discuss the role of networks and deepen international collaboration between both the two organizations.    We will have a wonderful panel of speakers through the event. Aric Chen. Sanne van Manen, Maurice Boumans, Esther Agricola, Regitze Marianne Hess, @Paul Gerretsen Still few places left for our event. https://lnkd.in/dfN3spmm #spatialplanning #housingandplanning #roleofnetworks Alankrita Sarkar Jonas guigonnat