Social innovation and co-creation have been discussed in academic literature for the last twenty years. However, the interrelatedness and application of these concepts in European Union policy deserves more attention. In our study, we focus on this relationship and application, by analysing the value …

Urban regions are confronted with huge sustainability challenges. Their future depends to a large extent on our ability to promote sustainable urban development. However, sustainability challenges in cities are inherently complex and need integrated, multidisciplinary solutions. This textbook on Smart …

The purpose of this Young Professional Semester Portfolio is to create a collection of micro wedding packages for millennial couples in the Netherlands for Santé Weddings and Events – a wedding planning company in Amsterdam. The micro wedding packages will be a solution to the problem that the company …

In this project a set of five micro living cultures is designed and expounded by newly constructed user profiles based on extensive literature and design research. The user profiles are developed from the perspective of fighting isolation and loneliness. The concept extends into the urban fabric of the …

Older people today are more likely to age in their own private living environment. However, many face declining health and/or other issues that affect their ability to live independently and necessitate additional support. Such support can be provided by formal networks, but a considerable part can also …

Individuals after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) have a high rate of reinjury upon return to competitive sports. Deficits in motor control may influence reinjury risk and can be addressed during rehabilitation with motor learning strategies. When instructing patients in performing motor …

We will illustrate and discuss how Living Labs can be used to address so called wicked problems in Delta Areas. We will specifically address the role of students and research in this concept. Participants are challenged by questions and are also asked to think whether and how they could take part in …

An important consideration for future age-friendly cities is that older people are able to live in housing appropriate for their needs. While thermal comfort in the home is vital for the health and well-being of older people, there are currently few guidelines about how to achieve this. This study is …

Background: The prescription of physical activity (PA) in clinical care has been advocated worldwide. This “exercise is medicine” (E=M) concept can be used to prevent, manage, and cure various lifestyle-related chronic diseases. Due to several challenges, E=M is not yet routinely implemented in clinical …

In the Netherlands, there is an increasing need for collective forms of housing for older people. Such housing bridges the gap between the extremes of living in an institutionalised setting and remaining in their own house. The demand is related to the closure of many residential care homes and the need …