This thesis explores climate resilient landscape design strategies for urban areas, focusing on The Hague and its surroundings in the South Holland. The hotspots vulnerable to climatic issues was determined through QGIS tools and the data from Climate Atlas of the Netherlands, that addresses various climate issues such as heat stress, flooding, waterlogging, drought and biodiversity loss, with the goal of using nature-based solutions (NBS) to create a sustainable urban environment. The thesis is structured in different scales of interventions from South Holland to a focus scale of a street intersection. The focus of this thesis is the integration of green and blue infrastructure, which includes parks, green roofs, water bodies and wetlands. These elements are designed to mitigate heat island effects, manage stormwater and manage microclimate, thereby improving overall urban climate resilience. The approach promotes the use of vegetation and water systems to provide natural cooling, increase infiltration, and support urban biodiversity. A significant component of the thesis involves ecological connection to Natura 2000 to enhance the network. This connectivity is essential for the movement and interaction of species, thereby improving biodiversity and ecosystem health. The design employs a multilayered methodology, combining landscape architecture, urban planning and environmental science. It includes spatial analysis, and ecological assessments to ensure a holistic and inclusive approach for “All Life”. Project proposals are evaluated for their potential to enhance ecosystem services, improve urban resilience, and contribute to human well-being. In conclusion, this thesis demonstrates that climate-resilient landscape design, through the implementation of nature-based solutions and the enhancement of green and blue infrastructure, can effectively address climate challenges in urban areas. By linking fragmented natural habitats and fostering biodiversity, the project area in Hague can become a model for sustainable urban development, benefiting both human and ecological communities. The project emphasizes the replicability with the framework of toolkits to transform urban spaces into resilient landscapes that can adapt to climate change.
Questa tesi esplora le strategie di progettazione del paesaggio resiliente al clima per le aree urbane, concentrandosi su L’Aia e i suoi dintorni nell’Olanda meridionale. Gli hotspot vulnerabili ai problemi climatici sono stati determinati attraverso gli strumenti QGIS e i dati dell’Atlante climatico dei Paesi Bassi, che affronta vari problemi climatici come lo stress da calore, le inondazioni, i ristagni d’acqua, la siccità e la perdita di biodiversità, con l’obiettivo di utilizzare soluzioni basate sulla natura (NBS) per creare un ambiente urbano sostenibile. La tesi è strutturata in diverse scale di intervento, dall’Olanda meridionale alla scala di un incrocio stradale. Il fulcro di questa tesi è l’integrazione di infrastrutture verdi e blu, che comprendono parchi, tetti verdi, corpi idrici e zone umide. Questi elementi sono progettati per mitigare gli effetti dell’isola di calore, gestire le acque meteoriche e gestire il microclima, migliorando così la resilienza climatica urbana complessiva. L’approccio promuove l’uso della vegetazione e dei sistemi idrici per fornire un raffreddamento naturale, aumentare l’infiltrazione e sostenere la biodiversità urbana. Una componente significativa della tesi prevede la connessione ecologica a Natura 2000 per migliorare la rete. Questa connettività è essenziale per il movimento e l’interazione delle specie, migliorando così la biodiversità e la salute dell’ecosistema. Il progetto impiega una metodologia a più livelli, che combina architettura del paesaggio, pianificazione urbana e scienze ambientali. Include analisi spaziali e valutazioni ecologiche per garantire un approccio olistico e inclusivo per “tutta la vita”. Le proposte di progetto sono valutate per il loro potenziale di potenziamento dei servizi ecosistemici, di miglioramento della resilienza urbana e di contributo al benessere umano. In conclusione, questa tesi dimostra che la progettazione del paesaggio resiliente al clima, attraverso l’implementazione di soluzioni basate sulla natura e il potenziamento delle infrastrutture verdi e blu, può affrontare efficacemente le sfide climatiche nelle aree urbane. Collegando habitat naturali frammentati e promuovendo la biodiversità, l’area del progetto dell’Aia può diventare un modello di sviluppo urbano sostenibile, a beneficio sia delle comunità umane che di quelle ecologiche. Il progetto sottolinea la replicabilità con il quadro degli strumenti per trasformare gli spazi urbani in paesaggi resilienti in grado di adattarsi ai cambiamenti climatici.
Re-imagining Our Common Future: Crafting a Climate-Resilient Hague, Netherlands
Korah, Minnu Susan;Madhu, Midhun
2023/2024
Abstract
This thesis explores climate resilient landscape design strategies for urban areas, focusing on The Hague and its surroundings in the South Holland. The hotspots vulnerable to climatic issues was determined through QGIS tools and the data from Climate Atlas of the Netherlands, that addresses various climate issues such as heat stress, flooding, waterlogging, drought and biodiversity loss, with the goal of using nature-based solutions (NBS) to create a sustainable urban environment. The thesis is structured in different scales of interventions from South Holland to a focus scale of a street intersection. The focus of this thesis is the integration of green and blue infrastructure, which includes parks, green roofs, water bodies and wetlands. These elements are designed to mitigate heat island effects, manage stormwater and manage microclimate, thereby improving overall urban climate resilience. The approach promotes the use of vegetation and water systems to provide natural cooling, increase infiltration, and support urban biodiversity. A significant component of the thesis involves ecological connection to Natura 2000 to enhance the network. This connectivity is essential for the movement and interaction of species, thereby improving biodiversity and ecosystem health. The design employs a multilayered methodology, combining landscape architecture, urban planning and environmental science. It includes spatial analysis, and ecological assessments to ensure a holistic and inclusive approach for “All Life”. Project proposals are evaluated for their potential to enhance ecosystem services, improve urban resilience, and contribute to human well-being. In conclusion, this thesis demonstrates that climate-resilient landscape design, through the implementation of nature-based solutions and the enhancement of green and blue infrastructure, can effectively address climate challenges in urban areas. By linking fragmented natural habitats and fostering biodiversity, the project area in Hague can become a model for sustainable urban development, benefiting both human and ecological communities. The project emphasizes the replicability with the framework of toolkits to transform urban spaces into resilient landscapes that can adapt to climate change.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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