This paper investigates smart charging strategies for battery-electric construction machinery (non-road mobile machinery, NRMM) through a case study of a large-scale housing project in The Hague, Netherlands. The study develops a methodology to estimate energy demands and simulate charging profiles during …

This report documents the progress and interim outcomes of Work Package 1.1 within the Cool Cities project under the Interreg North Sea Region programme. WP1.1 focuses on developing Local Context Summary Memos for each partner city, providing a shared evidence base on urban heat risks, vulnerabilities, …

Leiden van rondetafelgesprek over de potentie van kleinschalige windmolens in Nederland op de Windday-conferentie van NedZero

Conferentieboek van de Vlaams-Nederlandse PlanDag, georganiseerd op woensdag 21 en donderdafg 22 mei 2025.

Nederlandse binnensteden ondergaan ingrijpende transformaties om toekomstbestendig te blijven. De afname van de winkelfunctie dwingt gemeenten tot actie om leegstand en verloedering te voorkomen. Binnensteden transformeren naar “places to be” waar naast de winkelfunctie ruimte is voor wonen, ontspanning …

Encouraging adolescents to participate in physical activity (PA) is crucial for both their immediate and long-term well-being. However, maintaining their engagement remains a challenge. The Health-Promoting School (HPS) model takes a holistic approach by integrating health promotion into education, policies, …

Gaasperdam, located in Amsterdam’s southeastern region, is a diverse neighborhood with a population of approximately 30, 000 residents. The area is characterized by a mix of social housing and privately owned homes, with several residential high-rises built during the 1970s and 1980s. In terms of education, …

Digital Solutions for Congestion in Amsterdam’s Negen Straatjes; This report investigates how congestion in Amsterdam’s de Negen Straatjes can be reduced by redirecting tourist flows through social media. Over-tourism in this area negatively impacts residents’ quality of life, urban infrastructure, and …

Climate change requires cities to adapt to heat, drought, and high-intensity rainfall to become resilient. In the Netherlands, more than 74% of population lives in urban areas. Many Dutch cities have intensified their efforts to become climate resilient and water-robust by 2050. One of the strategies …