Samenvatting

In the floodplains of the Rhine branches in the Netherlands, many so called ‘flood free’ areas can be found. These areas remain dry during extreme river discharges. In the province of Gelderland alone, over 80 of such areas exist. The province of Gelderland and Rijkswaterstaat have formally agreed to investigate the possibilities to redevelop these (mainly) former stone brick factory terrains. In this project, multiple stakeholders combine their views on the redevelopment of these areas: flood safety (Rijkswaterstaat), economic development (KNB, for the ceramic industry), nature and maintenance (Staatsbosbeheer, owner of several areas), cultural heritage (RCE, government institution for cultural heritage) and three educational institutes (VHL/HAN Universities of Applied Sciences, MBO Helicon Velp).