What are possibilities concerning the exchange of knowledge and information in the EDR-region when focussing on demographic transition and its consequences? Which lessons can be learned from best practices on 'the other side of the border'? Are the German and Dutch labour markets really complementary? …

A large share of urban freight in cities is related to construction works. Construction is required to create attractive, sustainable and economically viable cities. When activities at and around construction sites are not managed effectively, they can have a negative impact on the cities liveability. …

Arts, cultural heritage and culture in general are supposed to strengthen place attachment amongst others through improving awareness. If so they can possibly be used as instruments to counterbalance the consequences of population decline.

Bewonersinitiatieven in focus

Contribution to an interactive workshop within the framework of the International Study Week at the University of Siegen. The focus of the presentation was on appropriation and best practices where children were given an active role in designing their future schoolyard.

EDRiT is a living lab focussing on transition and transitional processes in the Eems Dollard Region. Within the framework of EDRiT Dutch and German organizations, public authorities, universities and civilians work together in investigating, facilitating and innovating transitional processes (demographic, …

A visit to the LAG of the county of Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland to talk about cooperation within the framework of the international living lab 'Kunst Contra Krimp / Creativity Against Decline'.

Preceding the merging of communities in Northern Groningen officials of Groen Links, a Dutch political party, wanted to orientate themselves on different topics, one of them being resilience.

A presentation at the LKCA focussing on the living lab and the ideas behind this project as part of an exchange of best practices.

A presentation for two Rotaryclubs, one from the Netherlands and the other from Germany focussing on the living lab.