The document summarizes urban planning and transportation in Amsterdam. It discusses how Amsterdam was originally built around canals in the 1600s to accommodate a growing population in a small area. Today, Amsterdam prioritizes biking and public transportation over cars, with 85% of residents biking weekly. The city is also working on smart city projects around energy, traffic management, and connectivity to improve sustainability and livability.
BERLIN 2030 | A strong city with a strong future | 2013BTO Educational
The BerlinStrategy | Urban Development Concept Berlin
2030 provides an inter-agency model for the long-term,
sustainable development of the capital.
Using a range of strategies and goals, it sets out the areas and directions in which this growing city should develop and highlights the areas that will form the focus of its future development.
‘Shaping the City Together’ is both the hallmark of the
community dialogue which underpinned the development
process behind the Urban Development Concept Berlin
2030 and the keynote of the city’s goals and expectations
for the future.
Berlin 2030 – A strong city with a strong future
Copenhagen is one of the smart city. In sustainability concept it can be an example. This presentation upholds a basic structure of Copenhagen and their strategic movement towards sustainable following SDGs.
BERLIN 2030 | A strong city with a strong future | 2013BTO Educational
The BerlinStrategy | Urban Development Concept Berlin
2030 provides an inter-agency model for the long-term,
sustainable development of the capital.
Using a range of strategies and goals, it sets out the areas and directions in which this growing city should develop and highlights the areas that will form the focus of its future development.
‘Shaping the City Together’ is both the hallmark of the
community dialogue which underpinned the development
process behind the Urban Development Concept Berlin
2030 and the keynote of the city’s goals and expectations
for the future.
Berlin 2030 – A strong city with a strong future
Copenhagen is one of the smart city. In sustainability concept it can be an example. This presentation upholds a basic structure of Copenhagen and their strategic movement towards sustainable following SDGs.
is a report on the project’s findings, including recommendations for better design of streets, public spaces and neighbourhoods to fit the needs of young children and their families.
We find urban renewal projects to be both fascinating and inspirational. They showcase amazing creativity and reviltalise neglected neighbourhoods, underused waterfronts or even entire cities. Here’s a list of 20, about half of which are just getting started.
Local policies and strategies designed to deal with urban decline, decay or transformation are termed as urban renewal.
It is a comprehensive and integrated vision and action which leads to the resolution of urban problems and which seeks to bring about a lasting improvement in the economic, physical, social and environmental conditions of an area that has been subject to change’
With the decision and authority of a governing municipality, rearranging land use, function and ownership features of a socially, economically or structurally decayed part of a certain city .
such as slum zones or brown fields, for the purpose of obtaining a desired, well organized neighbourhood.
In land use planning, urban open space is open space areas for "parks", "green spaces", and other open areas. The landscape of urban open spaces can range from playing fields to highly maintained environments to relatively natural landscapes. They are commonly open to public access, however, urban open spaces may be privately owned. Areas outside city boundaries, such as state and national parks as well as open space in the countryside, are not considered urban open space. Streets, piazzas, plazas and urban squares are not always defined as urban open space in land use planning.
is a report on the project’s findings, including recommendations for better design of streets, public spaces and neighbourhoods to fit the needs of young children and their families.
We find urban renewal projects to be both fascinating and inspirational. They showcase amazing creativity and reviltalise neglected neighbourhoods, underused waterfronts or even entire cities. Here’s a list of 20, about half of which are just getting started.
Local policies and strategies designed to deal with urban decline, decay or transformation are termed as urban renewal.
It is a comprehensive and integrated vision and action which leads to the resolution of urban problems and which seeks to bring about a lasting improvement in the economic, physical, social and environmental conditions of an area that has been subject to change’
With the decision and authority of a governing municipality, rearranging land use, function and ownership features of a socially, economically or structurally decayed part of a certain city .
such as slum zones or brown fields, for the purpose of obtaining a desired, well organized neighbourhood.
In land use planning, urban open space is open space areas for "parks", "green spaces", and other open areas. The landscape of urban open spaces can range from playing fields to highly maintained environments to relatively natural landscapes. They are commonly open to public access, however, urban open spaces may be privately owned. Areas outside city boundaries, such as state and national parks as well as open space in the countryside, are not considered urban open space. Streets, piazzas, plazas and urban squares are not always defined as urban open space in land use planning.
what is and what will be a smart city? It's not only about technology for efficiency,It's about attitudes, It s about administrators' and citizens' behaviours..
DEBATNAMIDDAG IFMA ''Intelligente gebouwen'' - 19 mei 2015 - Realty T&T
Of we er nu werken of leven, we willen ons prettig en comfortabel in een ruimte voelen. In bedrijfspanden spelen flexibiliteit en rendabiliteit bovendien een uiterst belangrijke rol. Hoe flexibeler de gebouwentechniek op nieuwe eisen kan reageren en zich aan nieuwe technische ontwikkelingen kan aanpassen, des te eerder zal deze techniek renderen. Bovendien is met het oog op het toenemende milieubewustzijn en de stijgende energiekosten een gebouwmanagement vereist dat intelligente oplossingen voor efficiënt energieverbruik biedt.
IFMA gaat op deze debatnamiddag tijdens de Realty beurs op T&T dieper in op dit thema en de impact van deze evolutie op de activiteiten van de Facility Manager en Real Estate professional.
Creating Smarter Cities 2011 - 02 - Nicos Komninos - What makes cities smart?Smart Cities Project
Smart cities are expected to deal with major contemporary city challenges of competiveness within a knowledge economy, employment for social cohesion, and environmental sustainability, less greenhouse emissions and energy efficiency. The presentation discusses different trajectories and organisational settings that make cities more intelligent, and how collective intelligence, people-driven innovation, and future Internet solutions advance the efficiency, performance, and governance of cities.
The MULTINOV full proposal to turn Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines local authority into the european heart of eco-innovation by 2030. (MULTINOV team, July 2010, Econoving)
Cisco smart city aims to pioneer Internet of Everything (IoE) into every home, street and community aimed at ensuring safety for citizens and increasing energy efficiency. This presentation on the alignment of IT, Business and Corporate strategies gives a detailed idea on how a company as big as cisco can implement their plan into action.
Smart cities, sustainable cities, city branding and lean start up methodology...SmartCitiesTeam
A theoretical approach on some basic concepts concerning smart cities, sustainable cities, lean start up methodology and city branding.
AthensCoCreation BrandingProject
Panteion University Of Social And Political Sciences
Department of Communication, Media and Culture
MA in Cultural Management
Course: Cultural Marketing and Communication
Course Instructor: Betty Tsakarestou, Assistant Professor and Head of Advertising and Public Relations Lab
On 6 and 7 June 2013, André Bouffioux, CEO of Siemens Belgium-Luxembourg, presented our Siemens’ view on how Smart Cities will develop and generate new business. He made this presentation during the European Young Innovator Forum’s unique Unconvention in Brussels, where young Europeans with innovative ideas and those who will inspire, guide and support them, were brought together.
CONTRASTS BETWEEN THE PLANNED AMSTERDAM IN THE NETHERLANDS AND THE DEGRADED S...Faga1939
This article aims to show the striking contrasts between the city of Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, a world reference city in urban planning, and the city of São Paulo, in Brazil, a striking example of urban degradation to highlight the imperative need that rational urban planning be taken forward, also, in the largest Brazilian city. Unlike Amsterdam, São Paulo is not a planned city that is not integrated into the territorial planning of the State of São Paulo because this, too, does not exist. Unlike Amsterdam, which classifies its streets into residential streets, small shopping streets, commercial streets with a lot of traffic, wide arterial avenues and intercity highways, specifying which of them is allowed to circulate cars, motorcycles, bicycles, public transport, freight transport, etc, this does not exist in São Paulo. Unlike Amsterdam, which is considered the greenest city in the world, São Paulo does not have sustainable development goals and an ecological culture. Unlike Amsterdam, which is considered the fifth smartest city in the world, São Paulo does not adopt measures to make the city smart. Recently, the City Council of São Paulo approved the revision of the city's Master Plan, a law that guides the city's growth and establishes general rules for the construction of buildings. The city's Master Plan will make its neighborhoods live in the shadow of huge buildings, in addition to living in areas with more traffic and pollution. It is absurd for a city like São Paulo to adopt a Master Plan that contributes to an even greater increase in the number of skyscrapers and cars on its congested streets, compromising the well-being of its population. One fact is evident: the revision of the Master Plan of São Paulo will contribute to further degrade the city of São Paulo.
Forward to Basics by Willem Jan Snel - MecanooGeert Elemans
Forward to Basics: cycling and cargobikes can fundamentally change the face of a city and can contribute to making it a better place for people. #ICBF2015 International Cargo Bike Festival #Nijmegen
Amsterdam only exists because is planned. The canal system in Amsterdam is the result of successful urban planning with the execution of hydraulic engineering works with defensive and transport purposes since the city expanded during the 16th century. In Amsterdam, public space is cleverly planned. Among the reasons for bicycle culture are the flat terrain of the city (and the country as a whole) and the freedom of traffic, since the road rules are considered more as suggestions than as rules themselves. The Amsterdam 2025 mobility plan was designed to prevent the growth of car use, improve the public transport network, and increase the number of walking dislocations and by bicycle. To evaluate urban organization and sustainability, The Economist magazine, in partnership with Siemens, conducted a study to identify the greenest cities in Europe. In this ranking, Amsterdam is the 5th most sustainable city in the world.
Clean and sustainable cities are appealing places to live, to work, to enjoy life, and – not least – to invest in.
I live right in the very center of Amsterdam and look out over the bustling square in front of Central Station. Every day, around the clock, trucks and delivery vans drive past my door to deliver shoes and put fresh fish on the table; they deliver packages from web stores, they arrive with construction materials, and they pick up lots and lots of garbage. It’s a wonderful sight if you enjoy transport as much as I do.
My neighbors aren’t quite as excited about transport, however. They complain about the poor air quality, the lack of safety, and the inaccessibility of the neighborhood. Irritation is also growing among the local business owners themselves. Their customers are complaining... It’s really not much fun trying to enjoy a cold beer at an outdoor café with all those trucks and touring cars chugging by.
Good city logistics is important for the economic vitality and the appeal of cities. It ensures that restaurants can serve their guests, that stores can offer the very latest product range and that buildings can be renovated without delays.
Urbanization puts new demands on urban mobility. As customer demands evolve, city logistics is becoming more and more finely meshed and more often just-in-time. If no adjustments are made to current policy, city logistics will continue to grow. City logistics needs to become smarter, cleaner, quieter, and safer, with faster flows.
The City Logistics research program will be conducting applied research on ways to improve city logistics. In this white paper I will start by giving an impression of the challenges in relation to city logistics in Amsterdam and other cities. I will then give an overview of the themes for future research. In developing a base of practical knowledge, we will be making use of an integrated approach on the basis of a city logistics concept and the Business Model Canvas. Finally, I will conclude by presenting the themes of this new research program.
iginally a Viking fishing village founded in the 10th century then became the capital of Denmark in the early 15th century. Beginning in the 17th century it consolidated its position as a regional center of power with its institutions, defences and armed forces. After suffering from the effects of plague and fire in the 18th century, the city underwent a period of redevelopment. This included construction of the prestigious district of Frederiksstaden and founding of such cultural institutions as the Royal Theatre and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. After further disasters in the early 19th century when Nelson attacked the Dano-Norwegian fleet and bombarded the city, rebuilding during the Danish Golden Age brought a Neoclassical look to Copenhagen's architecture. Later, following the Second World War, the Finger Plan fostered the development of housing and businesses along the five urban railway routes stretching out from the city centre.
Copenhagen – a pioneer in sustainable urban development
Urban planners are Steen Eiler Rasmussen ,Christian Erhardt “Peter” Bredsdorff and Jan Gehl.
In 2014, Copenhagen won the prestigious European Green Capital award, presented by the European Commission, which recognizes efforts to improve the urban environment, the economy and the quality of life. The city was chosen as “a good model in terms of urban planning and design” and especially for its work as a “transport pioneer.”
Copenhagen is recognized as one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world
Commercial and residential buildings are to reduce electricity consumption by 20 percent and 10 percent respectively
Copenhagen has ranked high in international surveys for its quality of life.
Park Acreage: 6,143
Park acreage per 1000 residents: 1.2 Acres
Copenhagen reacted with a Climate Adaptation Plan to improve the city’s defenses against water and extreme weather. Among the actions being taken are the building of dikes and better management of storm water.
in this we will discuss about that what is sustainability..? and how the developed Cities considered the sustainability,,?
after that we will discuss that what is the key factors for sustainability in cities and countries..??? what role transport plays in the development and sustainability in countries.,?
than we will see some examples of some sustainable cities ,that what steps these countries and cities follows for sustainable and to develop their cities,,? top 10 countries are listed in this
The Mayor’s 2020 Vision presents London as a city that looks outwards to the world and the future with growing confidence. It sets a broad course that communicates our readiness and ambition, and our city’s ability to meet the connected challenges of rapid population growth and economic success.
The Mayor’s ambition is to make London the best place to work, live, play, study, invest, and do business. Key to lengthening London’s lead as the greatest city on earth is creating the conditions for jobs and economic growth.
El estudio analiza treinta grandes urbes de todo el mundo -a partir de 67 variables agrupadas en diez grandes indicadores-, consideradas buenos ejemplos de cómo debe ser una ciudad moderna y atractiva. Londres vuelve a ocupar la primera posición por delante de Singapur y Toronto. Madrid se sitúa en el lugar número 16 y destaca por su capacidad e influencia económica.
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Viral Promotion as a part of Viral MarketingAliaksey Narko
What is a virus? And what is virality all about? Why do some pieces of information (ads in this case) get shared like crazy and others die soon after the beginning of their lifecycle? How do some companies spend several hundred dollars on the ad spot and grow from startups to the leaders of the market? Do people still think that the amount of money spent on the advertisement are strictly proportional to the outcome from the ad campaign?
These and many other answers to the questions can be found in my Master Thesis "Viral Promotion as a part of Viral Marketing." The answers are based on books, articles from the internet, and, more importantly, from the independent research, based on the questionnaire, taken by over 100 people from 27 different countries!
Enjoy reading and broadening your knowledge about non-medical viruses!
Group Project
Hollywood Motion Picture Cluster Analysis
Prepared for Microeconomics of Competititiveness class (Licensed by Harvard Business School) at Warsaw School of Economics (SGH)
Picturesque Poland-presenting a business plan of the company during Entrepreneurship class with prof. Mostefa Ider at WSB-NLU in Nowy Sacz,Poland,2011
By Aleksey Narko,
Natalia Swierczek
and Chen Kun
Presentation for International Marketing class
Discussing Franchising on the examples of McDonals and Subway in US and Poland
Created by:
Aleksey Narko
Natalia Swierczek
Mapping Innovation:
What is innovation and how do you leverage it?
Aleksey Narko presentation for Innovation Management class at WSB-NLU
Professor:dr Michał Jasieński
Aleksey Narko
II year Management
Econometrics Final Project
I took the data set about the wealth of nations and in particular the dependence between the population and total wealth of the country (nation).
Source: http://data.worldbank.org/data-catalog/wealth-of-nations
2011 WSB-NLU
Professor: Jacek Leskow
Safalta Digital marketing institute in Noida, provide complete applications that encompass a huge range of virtual advertising and marketing additives, which includes search engine optimization, virtual communication advertising, pay-per-click on marketing, content material advertising, internet analytics, and greater. These university courses are designed for students who possess a comprehensive understanding of virtual marketing strategies and attributes.Safalta Digital Marketing Institute in Noida is a first choice for young individuals or students who are looking to start their careers in the field of digital advertising. The institute gives specialized courses designed and certification.
for beginners, providing thorough training in areas such as SEO, digital communication marketing, and PPC training in Noida. After finishing the program, students receive the certifications recognised by top different universitie, setting a strong foundation for a successful career in digital marketing.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Delivering Micro-Credentials in Technical and Vocational Education and TrainingAG2 Design
Explore how micro-credentials are transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with this comprehensive slide deck. Discover what micro-credentials are, their importance in TVET, the advantages they offer, and the insights from industry experts. Additionally, learn about the top software applications available for creating and managing micro-credentials. This presentation also includes valuable resources and a discussion on the future of these specialised certifications.
For more detailed information on delivering micro-credentials in TVET, visit this https://tvettrainer.com/delivering-micro-credentials-in-tvet/
Delivering Micro-Credentials in Technical and Vocational Education and Training
I am ECO (Amsterdam eco-city project)
1. Eco-cities and green buildings
I amsterdam
Group Project
Magdalena Mińko
Aleksey Narko
Karol Kotarski
Ravi Kumar
EcoInnovations
2. 1
Urban planning & Transportation in Amsterdam.
Introduction.
When it comes to the fields of urban planning and transportation, Amsterdam is without hesitation
one of the most iconic cities in the world. We are all familiar with the stereotypical image of it
entailing: ranges of elegant, old blocks intersected with picturesque canals; streets busy with
stylish Dutch bikes; barges and houseboats anchored to the shore of the river Amstel… A
contemporary urban utopia of sustainability and communal life?
Naturally, no capital of a XXI-century city could operate on bicycles and boats only. What lies
beneath the postcard-perfect exterior of Amsterdam is a carefully planned structure that is at once
innovative and indebted to a long tradition of thoughtful Dutch design. It is no surprise that in
2010 the layout of the seventeenth-century canal ring area of Amsterdam was placed on the
UNESCO World Heritage List. In fact, it appears that most of the Dutch world heritage sites are
linked to urban planning, land design or water engineering. In this short paper I hope to illuminate
the reasons behind this phenomenon by examining closely the examples of city planning and
transportation in Amsterdam.
Urban planning
Initially, i.e. in the late XII-century Amsterdam was a fishing settlement called Amstelredamme. It
was walled and granted city rights relatively late, in comparison to other major Dutch towns – in
the beginning of XIV-century (1300 or 1306). The oldest part of the town was called De Wallen
(the quays) and remains virtually unaltered to this day: it is where Dam Square and the notorious
Red Light District are situated.
The history of the Netherlands is a tale of coping with constant overpopulation. This is why from
the very beginning Dutch urban planning was sensitive to the problem of fitting a relatively large
amount of people on a small land. Amsterdam was not exempt from this issue. The town was
gradually growing and during the Dutch Golden Age (XVII century) when it became a strategic
point of international maritime transport, Amsterdam was the richest city in the world. Not
surprisingly, this fact attracted immigration and as a result the city was literally full. The
authorities, concerned with the town’s housing capability, decided it was time for an extension.
This is when the famous canal ring was built (from 1610 to 1660), known as Grachtengordel. As
the historian Sako Musterd argues, the canals were designed for purely practical and not aesthetic
reasons: they served not only as residential areas but also for water management, transport and, of
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course protection purposes. The city was much safer being a colony of small islands surrounded
by water than before. Consequently the defense wall was moved outward.
This first major extension of Amsterdam entailed planned social segregation: the first three canals
(most of all Heren and Keizersgracht) were intended for the rich bourgeoisie while the area
situated further from the heart of the city (the Dam Square) was designed for the poor.
A 1544 woodcut showing Amsterdam before the canals have been built / source: www.wikipedia.org
A map from 1657 depicting the first canal ring extension / source: www.citybreaths.com
After the decline of the Golden Age, Amsterdam’s economy started to shrink and as a
consequence over the next 200 years the city did not expand considerably. However, the issue of
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overpopulation returned in the first half of the 20th
century. This is when new urban planning
conceptions were enforced, most importantly Plan Zuid based on early modernist socialist ideals.
This is when large housing blocks for all social classes first appeared on the outskirts of the city
mirroring such neighborhoods in other European capitals.
The late 20th
and early 21st
century brought the attention of Amsterdam’s urban planners back to
water. Several islands have been inhabited: KNSM-Island (1990s), Java-Island and IJburg (both
2000s) and this seems to be the future of Amsterdam city planning.
Iburg in 2010 / source: www.citybreaths.com
Transportation
Amsterdam had little choice but to become the bicycle capital of the world. The fact that the city
center is situated in between numerous canals meant that it is virtually impossible to expand the
streets in breadth. As cars grew more and more commonplace after the Second World War the
city faced major congestion problems. In the 1960s the authorities decided to abandon the plans
for adapting the city center to car traffic and instead started to encourage bicycle use. A network
of 450km cycling routes was quickly established. The lanes are not segregated from car traffic but
have priority over it, while the speed of cars is limited to 30 km/h only.
Today 85% of city residents ride their bike at least once a week. In consequence 38 % of all daily
journeys are by bicycle (most of them under 5km per day). The number of bicycles in town varies
around 1mln of which about 100,000 ends up being stolen every year while 25,000 is fished out of
the canals. Studies demonstrate that Amsterdam 's walkability, bike usage and broad access to
parks have, in practice lengthened the life expectancy of the city’s inhabitants.
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The authorities have been consistent about stubbornly reducing the free movement of cars (which
begins as far as the A10 ring), and financing as well as promoting public transport. The
alternatives for car transport in Amsterdam are wide and diverse: metro, bus, tram, ferries,
regional buses and trains. Public companies also offer transport via water taxis and water bus.
Livability
Livability is a term coined over last decade where the living factors such as socio-economic
conditions are compared and scored based on a scientifically devised calculation. There is no
single authority on the calculation of this index. Different agencies do it in different way. One of
the most credible ratings is done by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) which publishes a list
of top 20 and bottom cities on the livability index.
In 2012 this index had 75% weight in five categories of Stability, Healthcare, Culture and
Environment, Education and Infrastructure. The rest 25% was for spatial characteristics, aspects
of city life such as urban form (green space etc.), the geographical situation of the city (natural
assets, isolation and connectivity), cultural assets and pollution.
Amsterdam ranked 2nd
most livable city according to EIU rankings, following is the actual rating.
In the following years of 2013 and 2014 Amsterdam was not even featured in top 101
.
There has been some substantial criticism for the various livability indexes. According to a new
study published in the Word Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development the
major existing livability indices can be put into two groups. The first group will be the one which
will value a city’s economic and cultural prowess, these are the cities that are good to work in and
see. These cities are expensive, crowded and often require long commutes like New York,
London and Tokyo.
The second group will be the ranking of cities based on the pleasant living conditions such as a
mild climate, easy transit and clean environment. This group includes cities like Vienna,
Melbourne, Geneva and Vancouver. These are the cities where we would like to live if jobs were
not a constraint.
The authors of the study have created an index called ‘Global Livable Cities Index’ (GLCI),
which takes the balanced approach between the two groups. The ‘work-life’ balance. For the task
they have went through data in five categories: economic vibrancy and competitiveness, domestic
security and stability, public governance, socio-cultural conditions, and environmental
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Exact ranking is not available in EIU’s openly available ranking report.
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friendliness and sustainability.
On this ranking there are 64 cities that have been evaluated and Amsterdam stands at 15th
position.
Technology
Amsterdam is one of the few pioneering cities to have a project where public and private bodies
collaborate to make the city better. The project is called Amsterdam Smart city (ASC) which is a
partnership businesses, authorities, research institutions and the people of Amsterdam.
The project has now 70 partners involved in various projects focusing on energy transition and
open connectivity. Following are a few notable projects:
Wijk TV: IJburgTV is a television channel entirely dedicated to IJburg district brought to
homes via fast fiber optic internet. This is a result of Fiber-to-the-Home Project.
West Orange: a project aimed at better energy management through spreading awareness
among residents about their energy consumption. There is an wireless display installed
which can keep up to date with the consumption.
Digital Road Authority: During peak hours island of IJburg suffers from heavy traffic
and reduced accessibility owning to the fact that there are only two bridges connecting to
mainland. This project provides personalized travel advises to residents through a mobile
app based on real time data from department of traffic. People can plan their travel in
advance and based on that the authority can manage travel slots and as it is in direct
contact with traffic light, it can increase the ‘green time’ based on current and expected
traffic density.
Amsterdam ArenA: Under the category of smart areas development Amsterdam ArenA
signed an innovation deal with the city project to develop better solutions for crowd
management, developing energy grids and improving connectivity and resources for
visitors though the use of tablets and smartphones.
Green-Roofed Waternet Building Recycles Water for the Entire City of Amsterdam
Introduction
Amsterdam is intimately connected to water, given that the city is intersected by numerous canals
and protected from the sea only by a system of polders. Despite an abundance of water, water
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consumption per head is low, at about 53 cubic meters per inhabitant per year, half the 30-city
average of 105 cubic meters. In terms of water leakages, Amsterdam is the best-performing city,
losing just 3.5% of water, compared with the average of 22.6% across all cities.
The bulk of Amsterdam’s drinking water is from the Rhine River and is filtered through dunes west
of the city. A second major supply is seepage water from polders. Initiatives: The city is working
to fit every home in the city with water meters, in order to make water use more efficient and
equitable.
Waternet building / source: urbangreenbluegrids.com
The original decision was taken in 1998, and since then, thousands of homes have had one fitted
every year. The goal is to fit 300,000 homes by 2010, leaving 100,000 homes that are unsuitable
for water meters — for these, further solutions are being sought. A differentiated tariff system for
water was introduced in 2009, and is intended to contribute to more intelligent water consumption
habits.
Green building
The special example of the building with environmental performance in frame of water management
connecting with creating an ecofriendly atmosphere is a Green-Roofed Waternet Building Recycles
Water for the Entire City of Amsterdam.
Waternet is the only water company in the Netherlands that is dedicated to the entire cycle. The
company treats waste water and produce drinking water. Their maintain water levels and keep
surface water clean. The project based on the cooperation with the Regional Public Water Authority
of Amstel, Gooi and Vecht and the City of Amsterdam. The most important tasks the Waternet are
supplying inhabitants with tap water and taking care of the discharge of waste water. Moreover their
keep the surface water clean. For these services Amsterdamesen receive a water bill and a water tax
assessment from the company.
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Waternet office, Amsterdam / source:www.urbangreenbluegrids.com
Waternet work in and for the City of Amsterdam and much of the provinces of Utrecht and Noord-
Holland. Their workplace extends over a rich and varied area with a wealth of water, natural beauty,
cities, towns and villages. A total of around 1.2 million people live and work here. They can count
on the services of Waternet for clean and safe water - for drinking and general use - and for the
effective management of rivers, pools and lakes.
Built on stilts on the banks of the Amstel River outside of Amsterdam, the Waternet Head Office is
a dual-tiered building that provides for 100% of the Dutch capital's water needs. Designed
by Architectuurstudio Herman Hertzberger, the building holds open plan offices, a restaurant, a
congress hall and a café. Waternet is the only institution in the Netherlands concerned with the
entire natural water cycle (from rainwater to surface water, and groundwater), and it provides the
entire city of Amsterdam with fresh, purified H2O.
Waternet‘s defining architectural features include two bridges on the 8th and 9th stories that link
the towers. A luscious green roof tops some of the project’s lower rooms, providing insulation, a
verdant entryway for people, and a great environment for insects and wild flowers.
Built on stilts, the Waternet Head Office is surrounding by water, which is recycled for the
building’s own use and for the whole of Amsterdam. In addition to purifying water, the company
ensures that water levels remain stable in rivers and channels and it takes measures to prevent
floods. Inside, the flexible open workplaces provide social spaces to debate the best possible future
for Amsterdam’s people and water resources.
The Amsterdam’s Waternet is a part of huge, worldwide organization World Waternet, which works
with local water organizations towards structural solutions for several eco-problems.
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The Edge – the most sustainable office building in the world.
Introduction
Starting from 2009, Deloitte, one of the biggest accounting and consulting companies in the world
is taking active part toward climate change by complete reconsideration of its Corporate
Responsibility program. Their plans include encouraging of workers to use sustainable and
durable modes of travel, being committed to clean energy, ecological products, recycling and
other methods to make world a better place to live. Moreover, the leader in consulting and
accounting has also committed itself by adopting old and moving to the new offices in order to
meet the highest LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards.
Deloitte's new Amsterdam HQ / source: gizmag.com
In November 2014 the Dutch entity of Deloitte has moved to the new office, called “The Edge” in
the capital of Holland – Amsterdam. The building has been ranked as “outstanding” (with a score
of 98.36 percent) according to the extensive European Union “BREEAM” standard, the world’s
leading design and assessment method for sustainable buildings2
. According to the designers of
the building, “The Edge” is the 2nd largest building to ever achieve BREEAM's outstanding
certification. The 40 thousand square meters building with space for 1.8 thousand workers is
located in Amsterdam’s Zuidas area, one of the major business and corporate districts of the
capital city.
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Breeam.nl. What is BREEAM? Available from: http://www.breeam.org/about.jsp?id=66
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Green Building
The mixture of features, which make the building so outstanding include energy-efficient design,
the ability to generate its own energy and passive temperature control technology.
Offices of the building look down into a 15 story atrium and 60% of them receive the natural
sunlight through the windows facing the north, while the solar panels, installed at the southern
part of the building shield the office personnel from the light of the sun, which can be too
powerful sometimes. These solar batteries, together with the ones, installed at the rooftop of the
building generate enough power to supply all the portable devices, such as smartphones and
laptops, as well as electric cars, with energy. Moreover the solar system, installed at the roof
provides energy for the aquifer thermal energy storage that generates all the energy, necessary for
cooling and heating of the building.
The revolutionary underground system consists of two 130 meter boreholes, combined with heat
pumps, providing cooling during warm periods and heating during cold ones. During the warm
periods of time, water is taken from one well and pumped through a heat exchange in order to be
proceeded and taken back into the well for storage until a cooler period of time, when it can be
used for heating.
The water from the rain is also collected, later to be used for flushing the toilets and irrigation of
ecological terrace and other garden areas nearby the building.
However, the part, which makes the building even more outstanding is the outstanding lighting
system by Philips with over 6000 LED luminaires, connected to the multisensors, that measure
light, temperature, movement and infrared. Each of the luminaires is connected to the common
system, which provides information about energy usage. When the floor of the building is empty,
all the lights there are switched off automatically. Each and every employee, by being into his
office can control and maintain temperature and light conditions, based on his or her preferences,
with the help of the mobile application, which also provides the green report of his or her
sustainability performance, based on the time analysis of personal results. The personnel can also
find out their position in the building and train the application, installed on their mobile device on
a lighting unit.
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Philips connected lighting system / source: gizmag.com
The Edge is a revolution in sustainability, combining eco and technological innovations by
providing a great, comfortable space for work as well as setting the example for other future
constructions.
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