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Curriculum Vitae
Frank de Graaf
Maritime & Waterways
Urban Waterfront Planner
frank.de.graaf@rhdhv.com
T: +31 88 348 3293
M: +31 624 540111
I am a registered urban planner (MSc.) specialized
in port city development, marina development,
coastal master planning and waterfront planning.
Within our Maritime department of RHDHV, I planned,
conceptually designed and coordinated various coastal
, urban waterfront and marina development projects all
over the world. I have the skills to develop integrated
strategies, visions and concepts merging coastal,
maritime engineering, port planning with the traditional
urban planning. By working over 8 years in an
engineering department, I have become a specialist on
the edge between land and water. I have cooperated
with a wide range of clients & architectural firms in
China, Korea, Philippines, Tanzania, Namibia, Bulgaria,
USA, Tunisia, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Ukraine and
the Netherlands. With my enthusiasm, training skills,
knowledge about engineering, planning and the
development of world class waterfront projects, I can
generate and develop innovative solutions.
Nationality
Dutch
Years of experience
11
Years with Royal HaskoningDHV
9
Special Skills
Water Resilient & Coastal Development
Regional Master Planning
Port City Planning
Port City Transformations
Concept Development
Sustainability Concepts
Integrated Urban Waterfront Planning
Urban Marinas and Water Recreation
Trainer Port City Transformations & Waterfront Development

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Professional experience
Salmiya Marina
> 2015-to date, Kuwait
Planner and concept designer of a 1200 berth marina in
Kuwait. The concept is based on the extension of the existing
Salmiya marina. The project was executed in close
cooperation with Gensler architects in Abu Dhabi.
Integrated Spatial concept for barrier in Myanmar
> 2015-to date, Peru
Conceptual designer and planner of the Pan Haing River
Barrier in Yangon Myanmar. The integration of the barrier
being an interface between two various types of city
development was the most important element of the
conceptual design. The barrier will become part of a large
public network, a river front park.
Marina Lima
> 2015-to date, Peru
Planner and concept designer of a 25 berth marina in Lima.
Varna waterfront development.
> 2015-to date, Bulgaria
Master Planner and concept designer for the development of
a marina and cruise terminal for the city of Varna. The
assignment includes the development of an overall vision for
the redevelopment of the port area into urban waterfront
development. The new marina and cruise terminal will be
merged with the future waterfront. The project has been
commissioned by the Ports Authority and executed by a team
of specialists from the Netherlands and Bulgaria.
Modernisation Mwanza North Passenger Terminal
> 2015-to date, Tanzania
Concept designer for the modernization of the Mwanza North
Passenger Terminal. The project has been commissioned by
the Tanzania Ports Authority and executed by a team of
specialists from the Netherlands.
Feasibility study for a floating rowing boat platform in the
river Waal
> 2015-to 2015, Nijmegen
The development of spatial and technical concepts for a
floating platform (70x5 meter) to make a connection between
a boat storage house and the river possible. The concepts are
complex due to large fluctuations of the water levels, slope of
the dike, high currents during wet seasons and user
requirements. The boats up to 18 meters long should easily
being transferred from the boat house (16m+) to the river
(5m+).
Kigoma port extension development project
> 2015-to date, Tanzania
Spatial planner for the development of three conceptual port
layouts. The layouts are designed to be developed in phases
and merged with the municipal and urban context of Kigoma.
The new port layouts are based on market forecast analysis
scenarios and the development of a dry inland terminal along
the national rail system to Dares Salaam. The project has
been commissioned by the Tanzania Ports Authority and
executed by a team of specialists from the Netherlands.
Zliten port development project
> 2015-to date, Libya
Spatial planner for the development of 3 conceptual coastal
port layouts. The layouts will are designed to be developed in
phases. The new port layouts are based on various market
forecast analysis scenarios and considerations to build a port
on the existing land site or claim land into the sea. The project
has been commissioned by the Libyan Ports and Maritime
Transport Authority and executed by a team of specialists
from the Netherlands and Libya.
Kisarawe rail / container terminal development project
> 2015-to date, Tanzania
Spatial planner for the development of 3 conceptual rail /
container terminal layouts. The rail terminal will be developed
in the centre where two rail systems with different track width
dimensions will meet. The conceptual layouts are based on
variable approaches of the different rail systems. The project
has been commissioned by the Tanzania Ports Authority and
executed by a team of specialists from the Netherlands.
Walvis Bay Waterfront and Marina Development Project
> 2014-to 2015, Namibia

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Project Leader, Master Planner for the development of a
feasible waterfront and marina development plan in Walvisbay
Namibia. The project has been commissioned by Namport
and executed by a team of specialists from the Netherlands
and MLA architects.
Xiamen Yachting Industrial Master plan
> 2014-to 2014, China
Project Leader, Master Planner for the development of an
Industrial yachting master plan for the city of Xiamen. The
assignment includes the analysis of the total industrial chain,
development of a routing network and the development of 3
integrated marina concepts. The project has been
commissioned by the Xiamen municipal planning bureau and
executed by a team of specialists from the Netherlands and
China.
Feasibility study for a dry / wet yachting network
connection between the river `Oude Rijn` and North Sea.
> 2014-to 2014, Katwijk
The development of spatial and technical concepts to make a
connection for yachts between the Oude Rijn and north sea
coast possible. The concepts are complex due to the dense
urban, ecological environment and the complexity of coastal
and river water systems. The river is closed off by a barrier
that will only be opened to discharge large volumes of fresh
water when necessary. For the development of the concepts
dry (slipways & cranes) and water (locks with by passes)
connections have been developed and assessed by a swot
analysis. The project has been commissioned by the province
of South Holland.
Master Plan Abonnema Development
> 2014-to date, Nigeria
Spatial Planner for the development of a free zone in
Port Harcourt in Nigeria.
Consultancy services for the Construction of Amiri
Yachts Marina (Design Competition)
> 2013-to 2014, Qatar
Conceptual designer for the marina and nautical program for
the development of the design of the front of house (FOH)
and Back of House (BOH) of the Amiri Yachts Marina in
Qatar. The project is executed by a team of specialists of
Royal HaskoningDHV and Architects from UN Studio.
Integrated Flood Control and Coastal Defense Project of
Manila Bay
> 2013-to date, Philippines
Lead Master Planner for the development of an integrated
flood control and urban waterfront scheme for the key note
area of the project (10 km2), Identification of opportunities and
preparation a land use plan for the port development and the
development of a visionary regional coastal defence ann
waterfront plan.
New York Rebuilt by Design Competition
> 2013-to 2014, USA
Strategic Waterfront and Water Resilient Development
Advisor for the `Rebuilt by Design Competition` to make the
hurricane Sandy affected region more resilient, specifically
focusing on New York City itself. The team led by OMA
consist of specialists of RHDHV, R/GA, Balmori Associates
and HR&A Advisors. The project has been commissioned by
The Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force in America the
U.S. Department of Housing and Development (HUD).
Portsmouth Coastal Scheme Development
> 2013-to date, United Kingdom
Design, Creativity and Innovation Manager for the Appraisal
and design of preferred Coastal Flood and Erosion Risk
Management scheme options for the South sea and North
Portsea Island Coastline. The main task it to merge the
scheme with the revitalisation of the city urban waterfront,
creating a safe environment and added value living and
recreation.
Port Mole Fishing Port Development
> 2013-to 2013, Gabon
Conceptual Designer & Planner of a temporary fishing port in
the southern marina in Port Môle. The design is based to offer
the right facilities and structures to support the local fishermen
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is based on a structure to be re-used in the future for the
development of a luxurious urban marina.
RDM Shipyard Rotterdam Revitalisation
> 2012-to 2013, Netherlands
Conceptual designer for the redevelopment of two old finger
piers in the formal RDM shipyard. The design will strengthen
the waterfront boulevard functions. The design will be robust
in order to suit the local port identity.
Mauritius Coastal Development
> 2012-to 2012, Mauritius
Coastal and Waterfront Development Advisor for the
development of 400 hectares urban development in Mauritius.
Red Line underground Stations Tel Aviv
> 2011-to 2013, Israel
Project Coordinator and (in Tel Aviv) for the `Red Line
Subway Project`. The assignment consists of the design of 10
underground stations. NTA selected the DHV and Canada's
IBI Group Inc. to plan and engineer the underground stations.
The scope of work consists of preliminary and final design of
the 10 underground stations, to be integrated with the
development of the tunnel, tunnel services including the civil
works. The approach is based on an integrated perspective
where planning, design and engineering go hand in hand with
research, analysis and the decision-making process.
International Cruise Terminal Design Guidelines,
Brussels
> 2011-to date, Belgium
Strategic Advisor in an international team of expert
consultants responsible for the development of the
international design guidelines for cruise terminals. The
guidelines will be developed for PIANC, the world association
for waterborne transport infrastructure.
Development of 9 `Coastal Havens` Kuwait
> 2010-to date, Kuwait
Project leader, master planner and conceptual designer for
the development of a master plan and spatial concepts for
nine coastal havens `NIKAS` along the coast of Kuwait. The
main purpose of the new coastal ports will be to facilitate
private yachts, as well as private and commercial fishing
vessels. Next to that, the Coastal ports will provide facilities to
receive and handle coastal passenger ships and serve as a
homeport for a variety of state-owned public service crafts.
Water Resilient Development Principles
> 2012, Netherlands
Strategic urban development advisor for water resilient
development concepts/solutions for the Ministry of Transport
and Environment.
Urban Marina Development along the Desna Riverfront
> 2011-to 2012,Ukraine
Project leader and conceptual designer of a marina integrated
in urban Master Plan along the Desna River. The design is
based on the implementation of a marina in an urban
waterfront, dealing with spatial aspects and water systems.
The plan also offers the necessary yachting facilities and can
be developed in phases.
Urban Desna Riverfront Development
> 2011-to 2012,Ukraine
Project leader for the integration of an urban master plan with
the Desna River in Kiev. The project area is about 50 ha and
will accommodate residential units, varying between
apartments and luxurious villas. It is a site with a strong
relation with the river offering waterfront and recreational
opportunities for its future residents.
Department Quality Manager
> 2008-to 2011, Netherlands
Quality Manager (ISO:9001) for the RHDHV department of
Ports, Waterways and Coastal Development.
Coastal Marina Waterfront development, Caofeidian
> 2010-to 2011, China
Conceptual designer and master planner for a coastal
restaurant and marina in Caofeidian China. This restaurant
and marina will be located along the Bohai sea and will
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Development of Marina Tarara
> 2010-2011, Cuba
Development of Marina Tarara. Consultancy to provide
specific expertise on development of the marina for luxury
yachts, including infrastructure aspects and marina
management exploitation model
Brooklyn Rotterdam Waterfront Exchange Workshop
> 2010, USA
Conceptual designer and master planner of the Atlantic Basin
for the New York Brooklyn Rotterdam Waterfront Exchange
workshop. The design was based on the transformation and
regeneration of an old port into a new integrated urban
waterfront hub.
Program development for the Rotterdam Urban Summit
> 2009, Netherlands
Concept and program Developer of the sustainable city
planning strategy (9 items) for the Urban Summit Conference
in Rotterdam. This strategy was developed for the Rotterdam
Climate Initiative and presented by the Rotterdam
Government on a C40 conference in Seoul in May 2009.
Yonguam Barrier Bridge and Waterfront
> 2009-to 2010, Korea
Conceptual designer and master planner of the `Yongam
Barrier Bridge` in the South of Korea. The integration of the
barrier bridge with the surrounding landscape and future
waterfront of the city was the most important element of the
conceptual design.
Paramaribo Waterfront Development
> 2009, Suriname
Conceptual designer and master planner for the development
of a waterfront concept for the city of Paramaribo in Suriname.
The concept combines an urban waterfront program with flood
prevention. A new small dike will become a new urban
network along the river combined with recreational programs.
Cangzhou Port City Development
> 2009, China
Conceptual designer and master planner of a strategy for the
port city of Cangzhou in the Hebei province. Water, phasing
and the integration of the port and the city is the main
strategy.
River Water management and Waterfront Development,
Korea
> 2010-to 2011, Korea
Conceptual designer of three integral river waterfront
concepts. The integration of waterfront development and
water management was the starting point for the concepts.
Urban Floating Development Rijnhaven
> 2009, Netherlands
Development of a vision and strategy for floating urban
development in the historical ports in the city of Rotterdam.
The vision is based to create added value from the
perspective of the waterfront.
Sustainable Challenges for Metropolitan Cities, Seoul
> 2009, Korea
Theoretical designer of the theme for the C40 working
conference in Rotterdam (Dec 2009). The Rotterdam Climate
Initiative presented this theme, in May 2009, on the C40
conference in Seoul.
Shenzhen Cruise Industrial Masterplan
> 2008-to 2009, China
The Municipality of Shenzhen is investigating new economic
drivers to further strengthen its position in the Pearl River
Delta. Cruise and yachting are capital intensive economic
activities with a modern and leisure exposure profile. The
ports Administration Bureau of Shenzhen Municipal
Government assigned DHV to investigate the domestic
market, to benchmark Shenzhen with international and
regional cases and to earmark challenges and potential for
Shenzhen to develop the industries. The result of the study is
a practical and dedicated Action Plan for Shenzhen
Government.
Urban Waterfront Program NDSM Shipyard, Amsterdam
> 2008, Netherlands
Advisor and conceptual designer for the waterfront program of
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water to land perspective in order to improve the water(front)
program.
Dutch Perspective New Orleans
> 2008, USA
Strategic Urban Planning and Coastal Development Advisor
in the Dutch Dialog II workshop in New Orleans. Dutch and
American engineers have worked in New Orleans to improve
the flood protection infrastructure around New Orleans in
combination with urban development.
Saemangeum Coastal Development Masterplan
> 2008, Korea
Strategic Urban Coastal Development Advisor for the Berlage
institute with the Saemangeum master plan design
competition. The Korean government asked eight knowledge
institutes to design a master plan for the Saemengeum area.
The concept was based on sustainable land reclamation,
fresh, brackish and salt water management systems
diversifying the delta landscape, public uses of the waterfront.
July 2008 to October 2008
Development of the Dynamic Waterfront Concept
> 2008, Netherlands
Concept Developer for waterfront development dealing with
dynamic water systems. The concept is a strategy to integrate
water in complex urban and natural environments. The
Concept was presented at the `Jonge Delta Commissie` in
The Hague and praised as one of the most innovative
solutions to deal with water in complex environment.
Caofeidian Eco Port City Master Plan
> 2007-to 2008, China
Conceptual designer and master planner for an eco-port city
of Caofeidian. The plan is based on the development of a
coastal dike, development islands and a controlled water
system. Caofeidian can be considered as the largest port city
development in the North of China
Shenzhen Cruise Terminal Master Plan
> 2007, China
Development of a vision for the waterfront and cruise terminal
in Shenzhen Shekou. The plan consisted of the integration of
land and water based infrastructure, public and port
operational spaces. The new building should be
multifunctional to support urban uses and be able to operate
and support cruise liners.
Yachting and maritime Tourism Development Plan, Al
Raha Beach Project
2007-2008, United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi. Waterfront Development Advisor for the
elaboration of a new strategic development plan for yachting
in Abu Dhabi assigned by the major project developer of Abu
Dhabi.
Hangang Renaissance International Symposium, Seoul
> 2007, Korea
Development of the key success factors for urban waterfront
development. These factors were presented by RHDHV on
the Hangang Renaissance International Symposium.
The Hangang Renaissance Project is based on the idea of a
“Creative Seoul,” a central goal pursued by the Seoul
Metropolitan Government.
Tianjin Delta Diamonds Master Plan
> 2007-to 2009, China
Strategic Urban Planning, Coastal & Waterfront Development
Advisor for the Tianjin Coastal Development Masterplan. The
plan was based on an integrated coastal and urban
development strategy optimizing the spatial quality, water
management systems, water uses, landscape development,
civil and coastal reclamation works.
Representative of the KuiperCompagnons Office in
Shanghai, China.
> 2005-to 2007, China
Local project Coordinator, Manage cooperation between KC
and DHV Shanghai Office, Marketing, Project acquisition and
setting up new markets for the design industry (Airport City
Development).
Dongli Lake Urban Development
> 2007, China

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Urban planning advisor and local management for the Dongli
Lake (Vanke) project.
Airport City Development Concept
> 2005-to 2007, China
Urban Planning advisor for the development of the Airport City
concept in cooperation with NACO Beijing. The concept
consisted of a general development strategy for airports,
urban networks to/from airports optimizing the value for
development from regional perspective
Suqian Lake Gardens Masterplan
> 2006, China
Urban planning advisor and local management for the Suqian
lake gardens project.
Wuhan Sixin Urban MasterPlan
> 2006, China
Urban design advisor and local management for the `Wuhan
Sixin urban master plan` Project. The main concept is based
on a central landscape axis connecting the new urban district
with the waterfront of the Yangtze
Shanghai Jiao Tong Campus Master Plan (TU Delft)
> 2004-to 2005, China
Final TU Delft graduation project. The project consisted of the
development of a Master Plan for the historic campus,
situated in the city center of Shanghai. The project was part of
the cooperation between the TU Delft and the Shanghai
Jiaotong University and was partly executed/supported in
China.
Venice-Mestre Urban Infrastructure (TU Delft)
> 2003, Italy
One month research project between the TU Delft, IUAV and
the municipality of Venice Italy. The research project was
about improving the infrastructure around the city of Mestre.
Urban planning strategies were also introduced to relieve the
traffic pressure of the overcrowded ring roads.
Employment
Royal HaskoningDHV B.V.
> 2007-to date, Urban Waterfront Planner in RHDHV
Amersfoort. Specialty: Master planning, urban waterfront
planning, urban Waterfront Design, Water Management,
Port City Planning, Design Coordination & Management,
Concept Development
KuiperCompagnons China.
> 2005-2007,Dutch Representative of the KuiperCompagnons
office in Shanghai, China.
Task: Managing projects, marketing, and project acquisition
and setting up new strategies to start new markets for the
design industry.
Qualifications & Registrations
2005 Ir./ MSc. Architecture, Specialization in Urban Planning
Reg: 2111.001.006 Registered Urban Planner (at the Bureau
Architecten register (Architects Registration Office) This office
manages the Architects Register and performs a number of
other duties as instructed by the Academic Titles (Architects)
Act. This act protects the titles of architect, urban designer,
garden and landscape architect, and interior architect. Only
persons who are registered in the Architects Register are
entitled to bear the relevant title pursuant to the Academic
Titles (Architects) Act.
Languages
English Good
French Basic
German Basic
Dutch Mother Tongue
Publications, Interviews & Presentations
``Dutch advances industry teams ups in Global strategy``
Maritime By Holland Magazine Edition June 2013. Interview
for the international magazine Maritime by Holland about
Dutch Waterfront Development Expertise in growing
international markets.
``Dutch Excellence in the development of Waterfronts`at
the New horizons for the ports and the logistics``

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> 2012. Presentation of the on the Port Logistic Congress in
Livorno Italy. The congress was hosted by the port
authority, Dutch Embassy and the municipality of Livorno.
``Coastal urbanization and creating Eco-Cities Challenges
and innovative, holistic solutions in the Chinese coastal
zone``
> 2011. Author for the chapter `Coastal urbanization and
creating Eco-Cities Challenges and innovative, holistic
solutions in the Chinese coastal zone` in the book of
`Climate of Coastal Cooperation`(Editor: Robbert Misdorp).
“The Transitory Edge: Climate Change and the New
Waterfront”
“The Transitory Edge: Climate Change and the New
Waterfront”
> 2009. Publication in the `Journal of Chinese Landscape
Architecture`. This article is about How to design waterfronts
in relation to the changing landscape of the delta.
“Littoral Machines: How waterfronts become coasts.”
2008. Publication and speaker at the Ifla (international
Federation of Landscape Architects) international congress
in Apeldoorn) The publication is about how urban
development should deal with the dynamic landscape forces
of the coasts. The relation between land and water is
explained by examples from China, Netherlands and New
Zealand.
``Creative thinking about safety``
The Times Picayune, October 2008. Interview for the
Picayune times about innovative water management that
can deal with the complex social / economic context of New
Orleans. In this article `the fresh approach` of Mr. de Graaf
was praised.
``Speaker and trainer at the `World Free Zone
Convention``
> 2008 & 2011. Transformation of industrial ports areas into
urban waterfronts
```Speaker at Numerous Congresses``
> 2005-ongoing. Speaker at numerous congresses about
rapid transformation and urbanization of coastal areas: Ifou
(Delft), Metz (Amsterdam), Chamber of Commerce
(Rotterdam), Freude am Fluss (Nijmegen)