Practices and dynamics of community-led heating projects, four case studies in the Netherlands

'Nederland bereidt zich voor op de gevolgen van klimaatverandering en past de leefomgeving hierop aan. Met een stijgende temperatuur krijgen we extremere regenbuien, hittegolven, langere droge periodes met bodemdaling, terwijl de zeespiegel juist stijgt. Klimaatverandering heeft grote gevolgen voor de …

This study focuses on top-down and bottom-up processes within the field of energy transition. It aims at gaining insights into the ways that a more balanced approach can be achieved, by taking into consideration the (mutual) interests, barriers and expectations of the municipality and local citizen initiatives. …

This study analyzes the consumer behavior of different generations regarding plant-based drinks in the Netherlands and Canada. Dutch Millennials prefer pea-based milk, while Generation Z shows a broader preference; in Canada, generational differences are less pronounced. Purchase motives vary: social …

Presentatie All For One And One For All: How co-creation processes of urban nature-based solutions in The Netherlands facilitate the delivery of co-benefits

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This paper explores research at the intersection between family businesses and the circular economy, highlighting the potential alignment of family businesses with non-financial considerations and broader concepts of sustainability. This preliminary research found that family businesses recognise ‘community’, …

The graduation project has taken place in IDOM, a consulting, architecture and engineering company, in Madrid. This report aims to enhance the sustainability of IDOM’s water projects by exploring green and smart infrastructure addon solutions for the core buisness lines “Waste Water Treatment Plants …

Floris Boogaard elaborated in his presentation on blue-green infrastructure solutions in the Netherlands, aimed at enhancing climate resilience. His presentation covered aspects such as the history, current situation, design, maintenance, financing, and citizen participation in these infrastructure projects. …

The potential impact of urban (re)development on the well-being of residents has been recognized in literature (Butcher & Dickens, 2016; Brummet and Reed, 2019), underscoring the need to critically examine one’s approach to studying the so called ‘urban peripheries’. This paper proposes the practice …