Abstracts Archive

The MSc Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering started in 2017 as part of the AMS Institute covering the Education pillar. MADE is an joint-degree between Wageningen Univesity and Research (WUR) and Delft University of Technology (TUD). The program is based on an inter- and transdisciplinary ...

Within the framework of 'Blueprints for messy cities? Navigating the interplay of order and complexity at the "Reinventing the City" conference, this paper delves into a critical aspect of circular urban development and the assessment of building material reusability. As cities like Amsterdam strive...

Cities are an increasingly important place for experiments connecting climate action with challenges around food, energy, biodiversity and social justice. The European Commission promotes nature-based solutions (NBS) as innovative strategy for urban sustainable transformations, balancing environment...

Understanding people's attitudes towards mobility and daily activity patterns is crucial for designing effective transport policies to build more liveable and resilient cities. Sustainable mobility, a pivotal factor in reducing urban emissions, requires a comprehensive knowledge of the multiple fact...

As the world accelerates towards an era of transformative change, the landscape of urban mobility undergoes a paradigm shift, with a lot of new mobility services emerging as the pivotal modes for sustainable transportation. At the AMS conference, we’d like to invite mobility experts, urban planner...

NewEarth is a negotiation game (5-7 players) for stakeholders from transdisciplinary collaborations to explore a new role as they embark on a journey to build a new smart city on the newly discovered planet NewEarth. During the game, stakeholders will take on a different role involved in city-making...

The urgency to decarbonize global energy resources has spurred interest in green hydrogen as a clean energy carrier. However, the significant water consumption required for green hydrogen production raises concerns about sustainability, especially in regions facing water scarcity. This project addre...

In this session, urban planner, activist, social worker, and artist Jose Richard Aviles will lead participants through the intersections of social work and urban planning practices. In their publication, "Planners as Therapists, Cities as Clients," Aviles says, "'What are the conditions that led peo...

Mayors and City leaders are very interested on innovative actions, practices, and ways to capture SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) alignment within their local strategies and to foster equity and sustainability for their communities. Positive Energy Neighbourhoods and Positive Energy Districts c...

Professionals in the (semi ) public sector are increasingly confronted with divergent complex and urgent societal problems, including climate change, social inequality, major shortages in the labor and housing markets, and in a broader sense, the crisis of confidence between citizens and government....

The Transport Authority Amsterdam (TRA) recently established that it will guide its long-term mobility policy on the basis of sustainable development, instead of traditional economic indicators. The goal is to create a mobility system that balances economic wellbeing, with ecological and social well...

The Minimum Urban Units (MUUs) present a potential solution for responsive urban planning. Once implemented, MUUs can facilitate sustainable urban development and improve the quality of life of city dwellers. The MUUs are founded on the Local Climate Zone (LCZ) classification scheme, created by Oke ...

Due to the length and complexity of food supply chains, a transition to more sustainable consumption patterns in a metropolitan region can have important effects on other sectors, regions, and countries. In particular, changes in public policies and consumption patterns at the local level are crucia...

In this special session ‘navigating order and messiness in sustainable agri-food transitions: reflecting on the good, the bad and the ugly of (urban) food systems’ we aim to explore the interlinkages between production and consumption in the urban food system. We will explore what is good, bad a...

As digital technologies increasingly influence urban living, understanding their impact on city inhabitation and design is crucial. This paper, part of broader interdisciplinary PhD research, focuses on a mapping experiment exploring collective experiences in New York City, a global hub for technolo...

Urban greenery plays a crucial role in developing sustainable cities. Commonly used metrics to assess urban greenery are the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Green View Index (GVI), derived from satellite and street view imagery. Although deemed objective metrics, they can yield inc...

This work examines the critical theory of public participation through a case study of the post-shipyard area redevelopment in Gdańsk, Poland, interrogating the relevance of such processes in a context where cultural heritage is crucial, but there is also an urgent need for new development. This ce...

Polarisation seems an increasingly hot topic and it can appear that people are divided like never before. Some people are losing faith in science ('It's just an opinion'), scientific reports are used for cause building or individual scientists take different roles in societal debates. But while pola...

Studying the microbiological quality of urban surface water in cities like Amsterdam is essential for ensuring safe recreational activities, promoting multifunctional water use, and developing relevant regulations to create sustainable urban environments. Exposure to water contaminated with pathogen...

Public support for banning outdoor (commercial) food cues: a mobile app study Tamika M. Wopereis (1), Sanne Djojosoeparto (1), Emely de Vet (2), Frédérique Rongen (1), Maartje P. Poelman (1) (1) Wageningen University, the Netherlands (2) Tilburg University, the Netherlands Background and aims: Unh...

The challenge of climate change, a global existential issue, has prompted lively academic discussions and practice. In this context, this research explores the complex connection between urban climate resilience and public engagement by analysing the growing body of literature on participation and p...

Since its inception in the late 1950s, Artificial Intelligence has been extensively researched, giving rise to many approaches within the field. Notably, the recent surge in demand for these new technologies has underscored the imperative of adapting them across diverse contexts, including architect...

Habitat fragmentation caused by urbanization and climate change are important drivers of biodiversity decline and ecosystem degradation (McKinney, 2002). Governmental inaction results in cascade effects, such as the extinction of species and the weakening of ecosystem services that citizens depend o...

The authors of the paper discuss the challenges faced by cities in monitoring and evaluating sustainable development. With the increasing availability of data, cities are faced with the challenge of keeping track of a large volume of metrics and indicators. The use of "Ideals" can help unite actors ...

The well-being of the ageing population in urban areas has become a rising concern. The walkability of cities is a crucial factor in maintaining the mobility and health of older individuals. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for cities to prioritise the ageing population's needs, particularly re...

As circular economy policies are employed to tackle unsustainable built environment patterns related to carbon emissions and inefficient use of resources, scholars warn about the inadequacy of such policies to support sustainable urban development. Siloed circular economy policies in the built envir...

Although the need for climate adaptation and mitigation interventions in the urban realm has been widely acknowledged, comparative analyses of the extent to which such interventions combine the two sides of climate action are scarce. This study examines which climate-responsive design interventions ...

As cities around the world grapple with the challenges of rapid urbanization, climate change, and resource constraints, the concept of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) has emerged as a transformative solution to foster sustainable urban development. The learning track on PEDs will focus on explorati...

Bicycle parking is a crucial component of cycling infrastructure that is often overlooked in cycling literature. However, it plays a vital role in promoting cycling-friendly cities. The potential reduction of carbon emissions in the transportation sector through a shift to cycling is well recognized...

The sustainable use and management of water resources for metropoles are becoming more challenging due to climate change, population growth, and land use change by urbanisation. For the metropole region Amsterdam, these impacts are evidenced by increased saltwater intrusion as well as more drought p...