Geotechnics plays an essential role in spatial planning. Consider flood risk measures and local soil properties that can leave their mark on, for example, the design and construction of new infrastructure and residential areas.
Added-value with the underground (2016)
This publication brings together insights and discoveries on issues relating to underground space use and spatial planning. Among other things, the book discusses the value of land, the art of questioning, earning opportunities, subsurface values in balancing interests, administrative agenda-setting and office politics.
Climate, Water and Subsidence Knowledge Programme (2016)
The Climate, Water and Subsidence (KWB) knowledge programme was launched in October 2016. With the knowledge programme, the province of South Holland, STOWA and the Platform Slack Soil aim to provide solutions and develop a strategy to keep the peatlands of the Netherlands liveable, safe and affordable.
Soil subsidence in low moorland areas (2016)
In this project, STOWA and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency worked on a coherent overview of the issues surrounding peat subsidence in the Netherlands, now and in the long term (2050 and 2100). A comprehensive report has been published of the policy study that identifies possible measures.
Designing with the subsurface as a starting point (2015)
How can an industrial port area be transformed into an attractive mixed-use area (port-city), with the needs of businesses and homes as well as underground properties at the forefront? Sanne Mooij investigated this for the transformation of the Merwede-Vierhavens in Schiedam. Among other things, this produced a potential map with information on the subsurface. Her research shows that it is possible to design with the subsurface as a starting point. Her thesis can also be viewed on the TU Delft repository.
Smart governance of the subsurface (2013)
At meetings of the COB Platform for Planning and Subsoil, it appeared that there is a great need among both market parties and governments for (better) direction on the subsoil. Based on practical experiences, preconditions and recommendations have therefore been formulated which, together with many practical examples, form this guide.
Delft Cluster: Water as an organising principle (2009)
This research project provided the tools to support coordination between spatial planning and the water system. Among other things, a successful link was made between the standards Modflow for groundwater modelling and Sobek for surface water modelling. The Delft Cluster research programme (2003-2011) was set up to promote the development and dissemination of knowledge for the ground, road and hydraulic engineering sector.
Geotechnical innovations climate-proofing (2009)
In Vakblad Geotechniek, two experts share their views on using geotechnical knowledge in spatial development. Placing geotechnical innovations in a broader context provides win-win situations in spatial planning. Discussed are taking flood control measures with an integrated approach and the additional opportunities for applications of innovative engineering.
Zuidplaspolder: plans with the subsoil (2007)
The plan development of the Zuidplaspolder near Gouda took the subsoil and water management into account from the very beginning. Frank van Pelt, Zuidplaspolder project leader at the province of Zuid-Holland, tells in Vakblad Geotechniek about the process in which all parties sat around the table and worked on a common solution. A story that highlights how engineering can play a role in administrative processes and spatial planning.
Involvement of geotechnical engineers (2005)
Using several real-life examples, senior area development consultant Henk Werksma discusses in an article in Vakblad Geotechniek how geotechnical engineers can be involved in the spatial planning process. The term 'layer approach' is explained.
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