The overall aim of the research is to develop an integrative and multiscale design and planning approach for adaptive urban transformation in fast urbanizing deltas. It uses the Pearl River Delta as a case study.



This project aims at developing design principles for the dynamic occupation of the land-sea interface to enhance BwN-processes and contribute to the natural adaptation and sustainable development of urban coastal zones.
The District Development Plans Water and Green contains concrete guidelines for the (re)construction of public spaces and indicates where and how to give water and greenery a strategic and qualitative place in the streetscape at the district level. Several solutions and scenarios are offered to work in the short and long term towards climate-proof and healthy neighborhoods of tomorrow. Read more...
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Design vision for a resilient urban landscape of Shantou Inner Bay Area, China. The urban planning and landscape architecture design includes implementation of multifunctional flood protection for river and sea, enlargement of green-blue structures, transit oriented development and generation of innovative urban typologies.
First comprehensive overview of the Dutch lowlands
Project lead together with E. van Uum & J. Buskens: ‘Regional Plan 2005-2021; City Region Arnhem Nijmegen’, with Vista Urban and Landscape planning, City Region Arnhem Nijmegen and Province of Gelderland (funding ca € 250.000, 2001-2006)