Presentation at the RCE, Amersfoort during the WTA-international (Wissenschaftlich-Technische Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Bauwerkserhaltung und Denkmalpflege) meeting about earthquakes and building.

The participation of people in planning and implementation is believed to contribute to the relevance of development projects and the empowerment of local people. MRRD needs knowledge on people participation in the rural development project. The objective of this research was to assess villagers’ participation …

This study intended to improve the avocado export value chain in order to stimulate local development for Gisagara district/ Southern Province and National Agriculture Export Board(NAEB). The findings indicate that avocado value chain in SAVE sector/Gisagara district is characterised by small lands holding …

Presentation for the directors of the foundation Spectrum Zorggroep Drenthe responsible for care of elderly people in the Dutch province of Drenthe.

Presentatie over een aardbeving-vrij Groningen met natuurlijk gas.

De regionale huizenmarkt in Groningen is weliswaar gesloten maar niet minder actief. In het recente verleden kochten vooral de Imca´s Marina´s de Groningse huizen; nu zijn het de Groningers zelf die hun grond trouw blijven. Door aardbevingen beschadigde woningen lijken onaantrekkelijk voor potentiële …

Heritage, social values and the threat of ruination

The earthquakes after the natural gas extraction in the Groningen region of the Netherlands have a significant impact on the housing market and sustainability of the communities. Since the strongest earthquake around the community of Huizinge in August 2012, with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale, …

The key role of Restructing Agencies in achieving high private investments and creating employment. Effective revitalization leads to economically vital and future proof industrial parks. This short paper tells how revitalization can be effectively performed. Preliminary results are presented of a four …

Places matter for economic and social development. In an increasingly globalized world, people are looking to local and regional factors to optimize competitive advantage, inclusivity, and well-being. The ERSA congress “Places for People: Innovative, Inclusive and Liveable Regions” puts people back at …