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July 26, 2022

E-Learning Module Urban Green Spaces

The University of Twente ITC together with Tropenbos Suriname developed this e-module on urban green spaces in the tropics in the context, and using the results, of their UTSN Twinning project on "Towards a green and more livable Paramaribo". With this e-module we aim to provide access to quality learning material for Surinamese and Dutch MSc students and other learners. This e- module is designed to be used in two ways, i) within a course, introducing students to the subject of urban green benefits and management. ii) as stand-alone short course. The module is entirely self-study and can be followed without an internet connection. Cite as: Schwarz. N. and Willemen L., 2021. E-learning module Urban Green Spaces, product of ‘Naar een groen en leefbaarder Paramaribo’ by Tropenbos Suriname and University of Twente-ITC. DOI:10.5281/zenodo.6405982

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Rob Lemmens

October 5, 2020

Urbanization in Tokyo

In this trend report the stress of urbanization in the city of Tokyo is discussed. Urbanization has an impact on the traffic, commute and housing. There are also big environmental impacts of urbanization itself. One solution for the non-environmental effects is to decentralize and enlarge the urban sprawl, but for the amount of impervious area this is not desirable. There are solutions to improve the urban area to counter the environmental impacts, focussing on the impervious area. The solutions discussed in the trend report are permeable pavings, rain gardens and green roofs.

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Nienke Tempel

October 5, 2020

Heatwaves in Rotterdam, The Netherlands

The city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, have been experiencing an increase in negative effects caused by heat waves each year. The high temperatures are impacting the quality of life in the city, the local infrastructure and the environment. As temperatures are and will increase in the coming years, Rotterdam is and has been busy adapting by changing and planning in the urban infrastructure, by creating awareness through app and monitoring temperatures in and around the city. The sudden rise in high temperatures will mainly affect the more vulnerable in society and furthermore less income households will experience more negative effects as indoor cooling (e.g. air-conditioning) is costly. This report will present an overview of the shock heat waves in the city of Rotterdam, through: a problem statement, how it will impact the city, the development of the shock in the future and its solution strategies.

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Anita Tang