Securing well-being in shrinking areas Pt. 1

Presentatie op het symposium Krimp en welzijn deel 1. Hoe borgen we zorg, zowel de cure als de care, in krimpgebieden? Hoe houden we het voorzieningenniveau op peil? Kenniscentrum NoorderRuimte van de Hanzehogeschool Groningen brengt de opgave in beeld en schetst mogelijke (ruimtelijke) oplossingsrichtingen. …

Introduction to two different workshops.

In areas where aging and shrinking, there are problems in the labor market and (care) facilities. Which constitute a threat to regional economy and quality of life in these areas. Not problems only Netherlands has regions which suffer, similar problems occur in other regions of the North Sea. iAge is …

Design and outcomes of research regarding the question which changes in the field of housing and healthcare technology would, according to caregivers, enable people over 50 in shrinking areas in The Northern Netherlands to continue living in their own homes as long as possible.

Adaptive urban development is the design, construction and continuing evolution of urban areas to anticipate and react to changes in the environment and society. These changes include both processes within the city itself and external developments. It is expected that until 2100 a total of 5 billion …

Chapter of a report that presents a case study of the City of Heerlen, Netherlands, a shrinking city that identifies cultural policy as an important factor in vitalising the city. Heerlen has made significant investments into culture and is experiencing a “cultural spring”. This promotes a positive climate …

It can be argued that many potentialities within society are left unused by organising hospitality venues based on modern planning practices. These planning practises regard the setting as a rational space which is predictable and manageable. By applying modern management principles to spaces of hospitality …