Methods and models for international comparative approaches to real estate development
Real estate development is a significant factor in planning the built environment. It shapes the way people live and work, and by doing so enables human activity to evolve. Real estate development forms a contemporary reflection of social, economic, environmental, and political forces at hand. Furthermore, due to globalization, we are increasingly witnessing similar trends for space despite institutional differences existing between countries and cities contained within their national borders.
Verkeersveiligheid landbouwvoertuigen 1987-2015 : een analyse, met de nadruk op ontwikkelingen in de laatste zeven jaar
Optimising land use in Central Kalimantan Province, Indonesia : modelling ecosystem benefits and land use dynamics
The rising global population has increased the demand for food, renewable energy and other materials. Yet at the same time to meet this demand requires land and the amount of available land is finite. Considering the importance of land and ecosystems in providing benefits for human, I conducted four independent research on the socio-economic and biophysical aspects of ecosystem service, in Central Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.
Land surface impacts on precipitation in the Netherlands
Dit proefschrift bestudeert de effecten van landgebruiksveranderingen uit het verleden en in de toekomst op neerslag in Nederland door middel van analyses van gemeten regendata en het gebruik van een weermodel.
Sociaal-culturele agenda bepalend voor 'triomf van de stad'
De ‘triomf van de stad’ gaat voorbij aan kleinere en middelgrote steden en armere
stedelijke bevolkingsgroepen. Door de toegenomen ongelijkheid tussen én binnen
steden wordt de vraag naar de gewenste toekomst van de stad steeds relevanter.
Stedelijk succes wordt steeds meer bepaald door een enthousiasmerend, inclusief en mobiliserend sociaal-cultureel programma.
Organising Sustainability in the Digital Age : results of the research programme Informational Governance for Sustainability 2012-2016
Organiseren van duurzaamheid in de informatiesamenleving : Resultaten van het onderzoeksprogramma Information Governance for Sustainability 2012-2016
How Are Feedbacks Represented in Land Models?
Land systems are characterised by many feedbacks that can result in complex system behaviour. We defined feedbacks as the two-way influences between the land use system and a related system (e.g., climate, soils and markets), both of which are encompassed by the land system. Land models that include feedbacks thus probably more accurately mimic how land systems respond to, e.g., policy or climate change. However, representing feedbacks in land models is a challenge. We reviewed articles incorporating feedbacks into land models and analysed each with predefined indicators.
'Test Driving' a Financing Instrument for Climate Adaptation : Analyzing Institutional Dilemmas using Simulation Gaming
Urban physical public infrastructure is a frontline defense mechanism to manage and mitigate climate-related impacts. Market instruments are often cited as possible means to spread risk and reduce financial burdens on the public sector. The authors argue that existing research tends to focus on the technical issues of instruments and neglects considering institutional dynamics that may enable or constrain local market-based financing mechanisms.