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Healthy and

resilient cities

Urban Planning and Engineering

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6 Supporting sustainable solutions since 19469 Great challenges in ever growing cities11 Professional expertise

18 Beira Master Plan Mozambique20 Jakarta Master Plan Indonesia22 Duyfrak estate in Katwijk The Netherlands24 Logistics Park Moerdijk The Netherlands26 Promenade des Fleurs Luxembourg28 Westergouwe Master Plan The Netherlands30 Ho Chi Minh City: urban expansion in the age of climate change Vietnam32 Harbour Village Bonaire34 UCAM Ghent: assessment of heat-related health risks Belgium36 Building with Nature in an urban area: Dordrecht The Netherlands38 Green Infra Beira Mozambique

40 Antwerp: urban agriculture Belgium42 Energy transition for Chagala Group Kazakhstan44 Utrecht redevelopment and transformation of central station area The Netherlands46 Belval Plaza redevelopment Luxembourg48 St. Petersburg Russia50 Absheron Lakes rehabilitation project Azerbaijan52 Shchuchinsk Golf Resort Kazakhstan

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54 Brownfield/greenfield development in Cape Town South Africa56 Transit oriented development: ZuidAs The Netherlands58 Riga mobility plan Latvia60 Almaty cycling Kazakhstan62 Center Parcs traffic plan: Les Trois Forêts France64 Car parks in the medieval city of Leiden The Netherlands66 Maasvlakte Plaza The Netherlands68 ‘Cycling City for All’ competition, Oslo Norway70 Underground construction in urban areas: metro line in Amsterdam The Netherlands72 Earthquake-resistant airport Mexico74 Kapuknaga Land Development Indonesia76 APM terminal and buildings The Netherlands78 De Scheg ice skating stadium The Netherlands

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Supporting sustainable solutions since 1946

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Since 1946 Witteveen+Bos has been support-ing communities, public authorities and private parties with the development of the built envi-ronment, helping them to respond effectively to challenges arising from urbanisation, natural disasters and the effects of climate change.

Today we have over 1,000 employees operating worldwide from our offices in the Netherlands, Bel-gium, Dubai, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Rus-sia, Singapore, United Kingdom and Vietnam. Our services include policy development, research and analysis, master planning, design, urban engineering and supervision of works. Our clients value us for our professional expertise, reliability and commitment.

We provide advanced knowledge and state-of-the-art solutions for addressing complex projects. A key element in the way we work is the collaboration of our multidisciplinary specialists. The core of our approach towards a project is to offer excellent services throughout the process and to be commit-ted to our client.

The employees of Witteveen+Bos are the corner-stone of our company. They are dedicated to their profession and ensure top-quality delivery in accordance with best practice and international standards. At the same time, entrepreneurship, independency and integrity are key elements in our work, strengthened by the fact that our employees are the only shareholders of the firm.

The aim of this publication is to introduce our com-pany by highlighting a selection of projects we have completed in recent years in urban and metropolitan areas. We begin by outlining our mission and par-ticular expertise in our Dutch approach to planning resilient cities: Where People Meet People.

Our core area of expertise is the sustainable plan-ning, design, development and use of urban areas.

These include buildings, public spaces and urban infrastructure. Besides engineering, it is our core business to guide our clients through decision-making processes, public participation, legal pro-cedures and conditioning of construction works.

Mission statementOur mission is to offer our clients and end-users added value throughout the development chain by combining technical expertise with efficient management. In doing so, we integrate all facets of urban planning while focusing on each place’s unique character – all with the aim of developing sustainable urban areas that provide healthy, green and economically vibrant living environments.

All our staff members share the ambition to be an internationally renowned partner in the develop-ment of sustainable urban areas. Together with architects, urban planners, real estate developers and construction companies, our aim is to create technically, financially and legally feasible pro-jects. We all share a passion for creating resilient, climate-adaptive cities that are safe and healthy places to live.

We apply the renowned ‘Dutch approach’ which integrates civil engineering, landscape architecture and water management. We create solutions in close consultation with stakeholders.

We are familiar with local physical conditions, cultures and standards around the globe. When working in new areas, our experienced teams have the capability and flexibility to quickly adapt to local circumstances and governing contexts.

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Great challenges in ever growing cities

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Great challenges in ever growing cities

Cities across the globe are facing major challenges, both in the fast-growing urban centres of developing countries and in the declining or resurgent cities in the developed world. The majority of people now live in urban areas. The urban population in many developing countries will exceed 50 percent by 2030. Transforma-tions in urban economies, new technologies and responses to environmental change are reshaping the distribution of power, resources and information in cities. These transformations are radically changing social relationships and the built environment.

Adapting to climate change All around the globe we are confronted with changing weather patterns caused by climate change. Events like flooding or periods of extreme drought are recurring more frequently, more suddenly and more in-tensely than before. Built-up environments from Africa to Asia and Europe are often unprepared to deal with these changing circumstanc-es. As professional urban engineers, we see it as our duty to help cities around the world to become more resilient. Resilient cities are able to withstand these changing circumstances, for example by using green, wooded and water-rich areas as places to store water during periods of excessive rainfall, and by using those same places as relatively cool hideouts during periods of extreme heat. The development of climate-resilient cities is one of the world’s major challenges during the next decades. We are ready, willing and able to help.

Energy transitionThe need to achieve sustainable energy transition is another major chal-lenge the world is facing. With energy consumption increasing rapidly and with the depletion of non-renewable energy resources which contrib-ute to climate change, awareness of the need for a sustainable energy supply is growing. A shift towards the use of renewable and resilient energy will reduce dependency on polluting energy resources, thereby directly contributing to the quality of life in cities. The development of sustainable energy sources, decentralised power generation and storage are signs of a future based on sustainable en-ergy. This transition calls for major reconstructions in our current energy supply and infrastructure. Comprehensive energy projects call for an integrated mix of experience, innovation and expertise. We are already working on complex sustainable energy transition projects, and we are eager to offer our expertise and integrated services for future projects in this field.

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Integrated planning frameworks are crucial for the sustainable development of cities and regions. They enable local governments to provide healthy living conditions, decide between competing claims on land use and to develop projects that together contribute to well-considered development. Witteveen+Bos provides the necessary knowledge and planning expertise to enable clients to develop urban or regional master plans and zoning plans.

Local stakeholders play an important role in this urban and regional planning process: firstly as decision influencers, and secondly as cocreators of masterplans.

For the definition of the scope and content of a masterplan, we use a conceptual model to identify the most important ‘drivers of change’:- The socio-economic system: international, national and regional

socio-economic developments that lead to economic and population growth, and the subsequent demand for residential and industrial areas and basic infrastructure.

- The natural system: the geographical context that provides the baseline for each urban development. In a delta city, climate-related threats such as flooding are relevant.

- The institutional system: we focus on private financing opportunities and planning preconditions based on legal obligations and regulations.

Resilient CitiesWe aim to help cities around the world to become more resilient towards the physical, social, and economic challenges that we are currently facing and that are likely to become even more prevalent in the near future. Our Resilient Cities concept consists of seven principles:1 Climate-adaptive city

The city is adapted to heat, drought, fluvial flooding, river and coastal flooding

2 Disaster-proof city The city is prepared for natural disasters such as tsunamis, earth-

quakes and storms3 Healthy city

The city creates a health-supportive environment and a good quality of life, meets basic sanitation and hygiene needs and of-fers access to health care

4 Sustainable city The city minimises the impact on the environment and makes space for nature

5 Sociable city The city promotes a positive atmosphere and social cohesion among residents

6 Attractive city The design of the city invites people to live, visit and stay in the city and invites them to walk and cycle

7 Energy-neutral city The city depends as little as possible on fossil fuels and gener-ates its own energy

Witteveen+Bos has applied the seven principles of Resilient Cities in the master plans for Jakarta in Indonesia, Beira in Mozambique, Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and various urban developments in the Netherlands.

Urban TransformationBy combining strategic planning with a market-driven approach and enthusiastic volunteers, Urban Transformation can help tap a neigh-bourhood’s full potential and support its transformation towards a cleaner, safer, more attractive and more inviting area with a sense of pride and place.

Redevelopment of urban areas often results in long-winded pro-cesses. Close cooperation between different stakeholders – such as the municipality, private parties, development companies and future users – is crucial for achieving desirable results. We have success-fully implemented several urban transformations for a range of cities around the globe.

Urban development and economic growth both contribute towards increased travel demand. Low density development also contributes to urban sprawl, increased dependency on cars and declining public transport. Cars are an inefficient mode of transport when compared with public transport, cycling and walking. And car dependency locks us into further reliance on fossil fuels for manufacture and running of vehicles. It creates noise, air pollution, road danger and nuisance and affects the quality of life in cities. Car dependence is directly linked to obesity and sedentary lifestyles which have serious impacts on health including cancers, osteoporosis, type-2 diabetes,

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coronary heart disease, loneliness and depression. In car-oriented cultures, children are most at danger and likely to be denied the freedom to play out and travel independently.

Cities designed around transport are less human in scale and feel. Architectural detailing and building densities fall away and peo-ple withdraw from the street and know fewer of their neighbours. Some describe the problems that arise as being the result of the ‘car invasion’ or ‘infestation’ of our urban spaces to which we have surrendered. Our fear of using our own streets is manifested in high-visibility clothing, cycle-helmets, mutal aggression between road users and the suggestion that if you allow your children to cycle to school you must be a bad parent. The worldwide problem of mass car-ownership is manifest; however it is also the perfect excuse to say, ‘you know what, we don’t have to live like this when instead we can choose to have cities built for people’. Cities all over the world are, one by one, grasping the nettle and beginning to seek positive change in favour of public transport, walking and cycling. Many of those cities look to the Dutch for advice.

Our nation’s recent history is built on recognising and responding to the value of the car for certain journeys and restricting those trips that can be made by other modes, particularly bicycles. As a result, for example, over 60 % of journeys into Amsterdam are cycled. Car use is declining year-on-year. We have a wonderful city for people, beautifully paved and presented, its heritage enhanced by people walking, stopping, shopping and cycling. Any iconic tourist image of Amsterdam is incomplete without a Dutch bicycle. And it isn’t just Amsterdam. Just about every Dutch city is designed with similar ideas, and municipalities compete to see which one has introduced the best new innovation to help cyclists.

We believe that people should not just be comfortable indoors. The outdoors of our cities and rural areas is of equal, if not greater importance. By being outside in all weathers, people are happier, healthier and more fulfilled. Our approach embraces the idea of combining transport and urban planning so that people are invited to choose the right mode of transport for their journey, the mode that fulfils their needs whilst maintaining a city with an efficient transport system. In our system, the car is often the best choice for longer journeys for which its engine is optimised; whilst the bicycle, bus or tram provides door to door transport for shorter trips.

This planning is strategic and local. Strategic means ensuring that high capacity road and rail infrastructure together with park and ride linked to the rail network reduces the amount of non-resident motor traffic entering our cities. Local means siting development in relation to its accessibility on public transport, cycle and foot. Higher density means improved accessibility by bus, tram, on foot and cycle and the opportunity to promote car-free living. In the end, we maximise the benefits of car travel whilst progressively minimis-ing the problems created by it. We are gradually undoing the 1960s rush for urban road building, restoring lost canals where there were motorways and creating new parklands where there were dual car-riageways.

Our approach to traffic management means reducing the amount of motor-traffic so that it can be accommodated, as far as possible, only on the strategic road network, with only the final short leg of any journey being on access streets. The approach means that residential areas are slow-speed places where children can play out safely without fear of through traffic. It means we can create bicycle-priority streets and play streets. Yet no household needs to be with-out a car when they need it and we have built such an efficient pub-lic transport system that for the most part, a car is not needed at all.

To improve accessibility within the city and to enhance its connec-tivity with surrounding regions, we use two types of plans. The first of these is the traffic circulation plan, in which preferred routes for different transportation modes are identified based on traffic simula-tion models. Secondly, we use sustainable urban mobility plans to define the overall development guidelines for the transport system in the medium and long term. Special attention is paid to oppor-tunities to promote the use of sustainable transport modes such as cycling. Both types of plans help reduce pollution and alleviate congestion. When developing a sustainable urban mobility plan, we involve all relevant stakeholders throughout the planning process.

Healthy cities The World Health Organisation defines a healthy city as follows: one that continually creates and improves its physical and social envi-ronments and expands the community resources that enable people to mutually support each other in performing all the functions of life and developing to their maximum potential. A healthy city is defined by process, and not by outcome. This means that every city could

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potentially become a healthy city if it is committed to changing urban processes and structures.

A healthy city is not one that has achieved a particular health status, so there is no optimum. A lot of research has been done on the topic of The Healthy City, but many questions remain on how architecture, public space and landscape can help a city become a healthier place. Important les-sons on how to shape a healthier city can be learned from successful examples (such as Toronto, Copenhagen and Melbourne), where several guiding principles, which can be used in different combinations, can be distinguished:- A city shapes the built environment to pro-

mote opportunities for active and healthy living

- A city has a diverse mix of land uses at the local scale with high densities sup-porting the provision of local services, retail, facilities and public transport

- Active travel on foot and cycle contributes to active travel and stimulates lives lived locally, reducing the need to travel and supporting successful and healthy neigh-bourhoods

- Public transport is used to extend the range of active modes of transportation

- The environment of the Healthy City ad-dresses issues such as air quality, noise pollution, vibration nuisance, natural light-ing and urban heat island.

Transport innovations: implications for urban planningOf financial necessity, the background trend is for fewer young people to take up driving at age 17 and for background urban car use to decline. Driving is no longer a pleasure

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and, whatever means of propulsion, it does not make cities more enjoyable places to live. Disproportionate impacts are felt by those outside of private vehicles whilst driv-ers are insulated from the impacts of their travel on themselves and others by in-car entertainment. In motor-oriented places, transport usually shapes urban areas. The desire for our cities although, is to be resil-ient, low-carbon, social places where people have a high quality of life. This means, there must be less reliance on private motor trans-port and greater opportunities for active trav-el, public transport and shared ownership and use of the car. More cities are beginning to follow the trend towards ‘liveability’ and active travel. This is needed and a welcome excuse for change. We have an amazing and exciting opportunity to think differently about how cities are designed and redesigned to influence the need for a more equitable, ef-ficient and resilient transport landscape. Our approach makes the most of our Dutch herit-age of designing urban development around walking, cycling and public transport. With this approach, we maximise the opportuni-ties to enable clients to deliver better cities.

Environmental and social impact assessmentsWitteveen+Bos has proven to be a reli-able partner throughout all phases of plan development. In the exploratory phase, we have accompanied governments and private parties in feasibility studies to identify po-tential solutions. We have conducted many such studies, focussing on their technical, financial and legal feasibility. Instruments that play an important role in this phase are Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) and cost-benefit analyses, particularly those in the social sphere. We use the SEA as a

tool to generate a clear problem definition for the development of solutions and for an inte-grated comparison of alternatives. The social cost-benefit analysis not only focuses on technical, economic and financial aspects, it also takes ‘green’ and ‘blue’ themes into ac-count, such as nature and social well-being.

In line with international regulations like the IFC standards, we incorporate social impacts and associated need for nutrigation and compensation in our impact assess-ments.

Once a solution has been chosen, a trade-off needs to take place among several minor design issues. We use Environmental Social Impact Assessments (ESIA) proactively in the design process to guarantee an inte-grated result and as a final check on the environmental feasibility study.

We are also familiar with the next steps of plan development. Once a feasibility study has been conducted and a solution has been chosen, this solution needs to be developed into and embedded in products that form the basis of political decisions. Witteveen+Bos provides the necessary legal and procedural knowledge to do so.

Within the various phases of a planning project, the process is just as important as the final product. Our process management focuses on cooperation and integration of several disciplines, as well as on the par-ticipation of the right stakeholders and deci-sion makers throughout entire process. Pro-cess management plays a major role in our projects, being an indispensable element in arriving at a solution or decision that will garner wide support.

Ecosystem-based planning and design (Building with Nature)Witteveen+Bos is a partner in the EcoShape consortium (www.ecoshape.nl). The mission of EcoShape is to create a stimulating atmosphere of trust, mutual respect and solidarity in which disciplines from natural sciences, technology and so-cial sciences are brought together in order to successfully operate in the continuum between nature, engineering and society.

Our built environment offers a wide array of opportunities to make better use of avail-able ecosystem services, for example: - Soil- and water-related ecosystem servic-

es: the urban soil offers cities ecosystem services such as water storage, heating and cooling and space for underground development.

- Climate-related ecosystem services: worldwide, there is an urgent need to implement climate adaptation measures, for example to mitigate heat stress or floods. Ecosystem services offer the best long-term measures: to better regulate microclimates, enlarge water storage capacities or offer healthy and attractive public spaces.

Better use of ecosystem services improves the quality of urban environments. In the cities’ current battle for talented new inhab-itants, this quality will be critical.

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REFERENCE PROJECTS ‘Cycling City for All’ competition Norway p. 68

Brownfield/greenfield development South Africap. 54

UCAM: assessment of heat-related health risks p. 34Urban agriculture p. 40Belgium

Center Parcs traffic plan: Les Trois Forêts France p. 62

Promenade des Fleurs p. 26 Belval Plaza redevelopment p. 46Luxembourg

Duyfrak estatep. 22Logistics Park Moerdijkp. 24Westergouwe Master Planp. 28 Building with Nature in an urban areap. 36Utrecht redevelopment and transformation of central station areap. 44Transit oriented development: Zuidasp. 56Car parks in the medieval city of Leidenp. 64 Maasvlakte Plazap. 66Underground construction in urban areas: metro line in Amsterdamp. 70APM terminal and buildingsp. 76De Scheg ice skating stadium p. 78The Netherlands

Earthquake-resistant airport Mexico p. 72

Harbour Village Bonaire p. 32

United Kingdom

Ghana

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The Netherlands (6 offices)

Russia

Kazakhstan(3 offices)

Dubai

Vietnam

Indonesia

Singapore

Latvia

Belgium

Offices Witteveen+Bos

Urban expansion in the age of climate changeVietnam p. 30

‘Cycling City for All’ competition Norway p. 68

Riga mobility plan Latvia p. 58

Absheron Lakes rehabilitation project Azerbaijan p. 50

St. Petersburg Russia p. 48

Energy transition for Chagala Group p. 42 Shchuchinsk Golf Resort p. 52 Almaty cycling p. 60Kazakhstan

Jakarta Master Plan p. 20 Kapuknaga Land Development p. 74Indonesia

Beira Master Plan p. 18GreenInfra4Beira p. 38 Mozambique

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MozambiqueBeira

Beira Master Plan

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Beira is the second largest city in Mozambique and is located on the shores of the Indian Ocean in the Pungue River delta. The city is fac-ing economic growth as well as population growth. Both trends are re-sulting in substantially increasing demand for land and infrastructure. However, urban development is poorly regulated and coordinated. Many urban dwellers live in flood-prone areas and lack basic infra-structure. More suitable land and infrastructure are needed to improve the living conditions of citizens, to offer public services and to facilitate industrial development.

Furthermore, the city is facing serious climate-related threats. Beira is located just a few meters above sea level and faces heavy rainfall during the summer. The rising sea level requires Beira to urgently implement an effective climate adaptation strategy and an integrated planning framework. Our master plan offers these strategies and frameworks, thereby providing a solid basis for future urban develop-ments in Beira.

Beira Master PlanClient Agentschap NL, NL EVD Internationaal, unit Partners for WaterLocation Beira, MozambiquePeriod 2012-2014Services master plan development for the city of Beira in Mozambique Expertise master planning, capacity building and institutional strengthening, urbanisation, infrastructure, climate adaptation

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IndonesiaJakarta

Jakarta Master Plan

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Witteveen+Bos is coordinating the development of the master plan for the integrated coastal development of Indonesia’s capital Jakarta. The main objective of the master plan is to offer the Jakarta metropolitan area long-term protection against flooding from the sea and rivers and to facilitate socio-economic development. The develop-ment of the master plan is part of the bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and the Netherlands aiming to reduce and prevent floods.

Jakarta’s current flood defences do not provide sufficient protection against floods from the sea and rivers. Severe floods struck Jakarta and surrounding areas in 2007, 2013 and 2014. Dozens of lives were lost and the damage amounted to sev-eral hundreds of millions of dollars in each flood event. Flood risks are still increas-ing due to rapid land subsidence.

Our integrated master plan includes architectural and civil engineering designs for Jakarta’s coastal zone, including construction designs for a sea dike combined with land reclamations. A water management plan and a port and infrastructure development programme are also included in the plan, which forms the main frame-work for Jakarta’s further urbanisation up to 2030.

Jakarta Master PlanClient Agentschap NL, NL EVD Internationaal, unit Partners for WaterPartners Grontmij, KuiperCompagnons, Deltares, Ecorys, Triple-ALocation Jakarta, IndonesiaPeriod 2011-nowServices master plan development Expertise master planning, coastal defence, urbanisation, infrastructure, stakeholder management

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Duyfrak estate in Katwijk

The NetherlandsKatwijk

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The area of Duyfrak, which was formerly used for greenhouse horticulture, has been transformed into a new residential area. The plan included the construction of 800 homes and the development of infra-structure to support the new function of the area.

Witteveen+Bos has been involved since the start of the project and has developed an integrated plan-ning design. Furthermore, we were responsible for contracting procedures and the environmental impact assessment and were involved in preparing the area for construction.

We developed a framework for sustainable developement. The community of Katwijk implemented this framework into the overall engineering and construction process. As a result, the use of sustainable materials and an innovative method for site preparation resulted in a high class example of sustainable urban development.

Duyfrak estate in KatwijkClient Municipality of Katwijk Location Katwijk, The NetherlandsPeriod 2003-2006Services master plan developmentExpertise master planning, engineering, contracting, environmental impact assessment, preparing for construction, sustainable development

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Logistics Park Moerdijk

The NetherlandsMoerdijk

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The newly developed Logistics Park Moerdijk is strategically situated between two national highways and along the railway running from Rotterdam to Antwerp. It is also within close proximity of Moerdijk’s seaport. This strategic location offers both economic and environmental advantages.

Witteveen+Bos delivered an integral package of several consultancy and design services, including a conceptual design, the execution of an environmental impact assessment and a nature compensation plan. All tasks were executed within a comprehensive system approach.

Logistics Park MoerdijkClient Province of Noord-BrabantLocation Moerdijk, the NetherlandsPeriod 2010-2015Services master plan developmentExpertise master planning, mobility, environmental impact assessment

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LuxembourgLuxembourg City

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Promenade des Fleurs is the name of the urban development plan for the new sustainable Kennedy-Süd district in Luxembourg City. Witteveen+Bos developed the complete design in collaboration with URBIS Urban Design and Bosch Slabbers Landscape Architects.

The Promenade des Fleurs plan won the competition because it effectively integrates the large scale of Luxembourg City’s European quarter with the small scale of the existing adjacent district. Our key aim was to integrate urban life into the surrounding districts and green areas. Our plan’s strategic approach was highly appreciated by the jury.

The future district will cover an area of 16 hectares and will be home to about 2,000 people. Witteveen+Bos was responsible for implementing and embedding sustainability aspects in the design, including energy-efficient buildings and systems. We also designed a robust and future-proof water system for the area.

Our winning design is currently being developed in more detail. Construction work is scheduled to start in 2018 and will take between 15 and 20 years to be completed.

Promenade des FleursClient Fonds KirchbergLocation Luxembourg City, LuxembourgPeriod 2011-2014Services master plan development Expertise master planning, housing, infrastructure, sustainable design, governance

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Westergouwe Master Plan

The NetherlandsGouda

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In 2011 Projectbureau Westergouwe initiated the development of a new residential area to the south-west of Gouda and to the north of Moordrecht. The location is situated 6.5 metres below sea level, making it one of the lowest lying areas in the Netherlands. The project included the construction of approximately 3,800 houses and the development of a new natural area with water features.

During the project, Witteveen+Bos offered its contract management and planning design services. We also advised our client on environmental aspects relevant to the planned developments and conducted a risk analysis. Since the development location is situated several meters below sea level, it is highly sensitive to the increasing risk of flooding in the face of climate change. To guarantee a safe living environment, we integrated climate adaptation strategies throughout the project.

Westergouwe Master PlanClient Projectbureau WestergouweLocation Gouda, The NetherlandsPeriod 2011-2014Services development master plan Expertise master planning, housing, infrastructure, environment, climate adaptation

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VietnamHo-Chi-Minh

Urban expansion in the age of climate change

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Ho Chi Minh City is facing major challenges on account of climate change. This densely populated delta city already experiences frequent flooding due to heavy rainfall and its vulnerable position in the delta. Fu-ture sea level rises, land subsidence and increasing river discharges into the delta will further exacerbate the risk of flooding. At the same time the city is rapidly expanding towards the sea and is therefore becoming more exposed to the delta and more vulnerable.

Witteveen+Bos developed a climate adaption strategy for Ho Chi Minh City. The objective of this strategy was to enable and guide the long-term sustainable socio-economic development of Ho Chi Minh City towards the sea, taking into account the effects of climate change.

In our approach we combined Vietnamese ownership with Dutch part-nership. We applied the proven Triple-A methodology to guide the multi-stakeholder process towards an Atlas, an Agenda and Application Rules. By using the universal language of images and drawing, we facilitated communication at all levels.

The aim of the climate adaptation strategy was to create business oppor-tunities for the consortium partners as well as for the Dutch water sector as a whole. As a result of the programme we gained an insight into the needs of Vietnamese stakeholders. By sharing information and leads and by setting up meetings between Vietnamese and Dutch entrepreneurs, we strengthened the position of the Dutch water sector.

Urban expansion in the age of climate changeClient Ministry of Economic Affairs (The Netherlands)Location Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamPeriod 2012-2014Services strategy development, institutional development, master and port planning, preliminary design, cost estimates, feasibility studyExpertise urban water management and drainage, flood management and protection, environmental economics and cost-benefit analysis, climate adaptation

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BonaireWest coast

Harbour Village

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Harbour Village is a luxurious resort on the west coast of Bonaire. Witteveen+Bos was asked to develop an integrated water management plan to support the Harbour Village project.

The designated area for the urban development surrounds Saliña di Vlijt, a mostly dried-out mudflat that imposes several environmental issues and ecological challenges on the project. There is a risk of flooding due to limited water storage capacity in the Saliña. In addition, the floods damage the coral reefs in the sea, Bonaire’s biggest asset, due to high sediment and nutrient loads in the water from the Saliña. This is also a prominent concern of local stakeholders.

Witteveen+Bos developed an integrated plan based on two guiding principles; sustainability and resilience. In the plan measures were introduced to provide good water quality, optimise ecological values in the Saliña and the coral reefs in the sea, and improve spatial quality to support urban development. Simultaneously, the proposed measures minimise flood impact caused by extreme rainfall. Witteveen+Bos carried out all the activities to develop the integrated water management plan, including master planning, a hydrological and ecological assessment and a preliminary design.

Harbour VillageClient Caribbean Style Holdings, Ltd.Location Bonaire, Netherlands AntillesPeriod 2014Services master planning, preliminary design, analysesExpertise flood management, urban water management, water quality management, ecology

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BelgiumGhent

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Assessment of heat-related health risks Urban Climate Assessment and Management

The area of Dampoort is located near the city centre of Ghent in Belgium and is facing a num-ber of challenges related to the well-being of its residents. One issue is that the area is char-acterised by a high density of buildings with limited green space. Consequentially, the area is sensitive to heat risks.

In urban areas, the temperature is higher than in the surrounding environment. This phenom-ena is called the ‘urban heat island (UHI)’. Higher exposure to heat can be dangerous during heat waves. Risks include heat stress, heat-related diseases and premature mortality. Climate change and urbanisation will cause the risk of urban heat islands to increase.

In collaboration with the Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute (KNMI) and Wageningen Univer-sity and Research Centre (WUR), Witteveen+Bos developed the UCAM method (Urban Cli-mate Assessment and Management). This method quantifies the influence of neighbourhood characteristics on heat-related health risks. Furthermore, it calculates and maps the effects of mitigating measures and can easily be incorporated into a design process.

The UCAM method has been applied in order to assess heat (UHI) by means of related health risks and to calculate the effectiveness of possible measures to achieve an acceptable risk level. One study focused on the current risk level in different parts of Dampoort, the data from which will be used by the client as a precondition in the following design study. A second study was performed to assess the impact of a large development project near Dampoort.

Assessment of heat-related health risksClient City of GhentLocation Ghent, BelgiumPeriod 2013-2014Services assessment of health risks during heat wavesExpertise urban heat islands, urban meteorology, urban climate, heat-related excess risks, urban area development, climate adaptation

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The NetherlandsDordrecht

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Building with Nature in an urban areaThe ‘Building with Nature’ programme aims to develop expertise on innovative and sustain-able urban developments in which cities and nature are integrated. In this programme, special attention is paid to the improvement of natural values in estuaries and along dikes in urban areas, harbours and parks.

Two projects have been implemented in Dordrecht as part of the ‘Building with Nature’ pro-gramme. The first project is in the Stadswerven area, a former business park that has been transformed into a residential area. The site is located near the Merwede river and near the sea, meaning that it is at risk of flooding. In the ‘Building with Nature’ project, a natural bar-rier was developed along the shoreline to protect the planned urban development against sea flooding. Both the city and nature are profiting from this development.

The second project is situated at Kop van ‘t Land, an area located by a dike that protects the land from high tides in the Merwede river. In this project, willows have been planted to form a natural protective barrier against waves that coincide with high water levels. Witteveen+Bos was involved in both projects and offered managerial and technical expertise.

Building with Nature in an urban areaClient Municipality of DordrechtLocation Dordrecht, The NetherlandsPeriod 2014-2015Services strategy developmentExpertise urban water management and drainage, flood management and protection, environmental economics

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MozambiqueBeira

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GreenInfra4BeiraBeira experiences annual floods caused by extremely heavy rainfall. In the Green Infra project, a solution to this problem is offered in line with the ‘Building with Nature’ concept. This means that innovative instruments and approaches have been developed to reduce flood risks by us-ing green, rather than grey, solutions.

In this programme it is crucial to show local stakeholders that green infrastructure is a very attractive alternative to traditional measures. In order to do so, local stakeholders have been closely involved throughout all stages of the project. Witteveen+Bos is working on this project with other partners, our main role being to bring in expertise on engineering and upscaling.

GreenInfra4BeiraClient Agentschap NL, NL EVD Internationaal, unit Partners for WaterLocation Beira, MozambiquePeriod 2014-now Services strategy development, institutional developmentExpertise master planning, stakeholder management, urban water management and drainage, flood management and protection, environmental economics

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BelgiumAntwerp

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Urban agricultureUrban agriculture connects agricultural food production to urban needs for energy, health care, recreation, waste disposal and management of urban green spaces. Where urban agriculture connects multiple functions it contributes to optimal use of space in the city.

The main characteristics of urban farming are multifunctional, cross-sectoral and scale binding. Existing examples cover the whole range from small-scale veg-etable gardens and city farms to high-tech greenhouses that supply energy to the adjacent residential area. Connected to local production, urban agricultural products and services deliver vital resources to the city and its dwellers. Urban farming differs from conventional agriculture in its social, economic and ecological relationship with the environment. It is not so much the scale or appearance that distinguishes urban agriculture from conventional agriculture; rather, the difference lies in its solidarity with the environment.

Witteveen+Bos assisted the city of Antwerp by informing officials and municipali-ties about the concept of urban agriculture. Furthermore, a study was conducted in which all urban agriculture initiatives were listed and investigated. Based on the results of this study and in combination with an analysis of the city’s actual cultural and physical characteristics, a strategy was formulated to further improve urban agriculture and facilitate entrepreneurs in urban farming.

Urban agricultureClient City of AntwerpLocation Antwerp, BelgiumPeriod 2014Services workshop and process support Expertise urban agriculture, innovative farming, cocreation, mobility

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Witteveen+Bos is working on an energy efficiency strategy for Kazakh service chain Chagala Group. In recent years, Chagala Group has developed high-quality offices, hotels, apartment buildings and restaurants on a 6 hectares site in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. It is Chagala Group’s ambition to be the most sustainable provider of services in Kazakhstan. To enable it to ac-complish this goal, it has commissioned Witteveen+Bos to provide consultancy services on sustainable energy in line with the trias energetica principles. We are also providing expertise on energy saving and water saving opportunities. This will result in an integrated sustainability strategy that will enable our client both to save on energy costs in the future and to brand itself as a sustainable organisation.

To further support its sustainability ambition and to set an example for other international com-panies, Chagala Group wants to have its buildings certified (for example with the BREEAM or LEED label). To support this ambition, Witteveen+Bos is developing a set of criteria on energy, water and sustainability to evaluate the current level of sustainability of buildings selected dur-ing a site visit. Based on the findings, we developed several development scenario’s and made recommendations on measures to further improve sustainability. We also included a cost-benefit analysis.

Energy transition for Chagala GroupClient Chagala GroupLocation Atyrau, KazakhstanPeriod 2015 – nowServices strategy developmentExpertise energy transition, sustainability transition

Energy transition Kazakh service chain striving for sustainability

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The Netherlands Utrecht

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Redevelopment and transformation of central station areaThe municipality of Utrecht is redeveloping the urban area surrounding the city’s central station. Within this large-scale redevelopment project in the public domain, traditional structures such as the Catherijsesin-gel and the Leische Rijn have been renovated. Furthermore, new infra-structure has been developed to provide high-quality public transport. The creation of a large-scale real-estate development plan was also part of the city’s transformation programme.

Witteveen+Bos has been closely involved in the transformation of the Utrecht central station area. Our role included the restructuring and redevelopment of Van Sijpesteijnkade and Mineurslaan and the devel-opment of a flyover for public transport, which is used by buses and light rail. Furthermore, we conducted transport studies and created the architectural design for the flyover.

Utrecht central station area Client Municipality of UtrechtLocation Utrecht, The NetherlandsPeriod 2012-nowServices master plan development, urban restructuring Expertise master planning, mobility, contracting, engineering

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LuxembourgEsch-sur-Alzette

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Belval Plaza redevelopmentThe Belval redevelopment area is located south of Luxembourg City. The area was formerly occupied by Arbed, the Luxemburg steel company. Agora, a joint venture between the local municipality Esch-sur-Alzette and Arbed, was responsible for the urban redevelopment of the site. Their ambitious plan included preserving the industrial heritage while simultane-ously constructing a substantial number of new buildings and infrastructure.

The redevelopment plan included retail space, offices and residential areas. The well-known Dutch architect Jo Coenen won the competition for the master plan design and acted as supervisor during the design and construction of the project. Witteveen+Bos was involved in Belval Plaza I, II and Belval Tower, providing structural engineering, research, design and consultancy on all geotechnical issues.

Belval Plaza redevelopment Client Multiplan DesignLocation Esch-sur-Alzette, LuxembourgPeriod 2005-2010Services master plan developmentExpertise master planning, mobility, brownfield development

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RussiaSt. Petersburg

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Quay walls New Holland IslandIn St. Petersburg, Russia, Witteveen+Bos conducted due diligence for the quay walls of New Holland Island. This island was created in 1719 after the excavation of two channels in the St. Petersburg area.

Our team in Russia is working on major repairs to New Holland Island, focusing on the quay walls. The project involves 1,725 metres of embankments, as well as the inner basin with the eastern and southern access canals. Approximately 450 metres of new quay wall need to be redesigned, while repairs have to be carried out on the remaining 1,275 metres stretch of quay wall.

The main purpose of the project is to repair existing damage to the quay walls and to pre-vent the New Holland Island banks from wearing away due to erosion. The quay walls must comply with the latest design standards. The project has similarities to a number of quay walls that were renovated in the city centre of Amsterdam. Thanks in part to the expertise of Witteveen+Bos, a beautiful section of St. Petersburg will be renovated.

Quay walls New Holland IslandClient LLC New Holland DevelopmentLocation St. Petersburg, RussiaPeriod 2012-2014Services coastal engineeringExpertise governance, engineering, project management, embankments, quay walls

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Absheron Lakes rehabilitation project

AzerbaijanBaku

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The inaugural 2015 European Games were held in June 2015 in a new stadium built on the south-eastern shore of Lake Boyuk Shor in Baku, Azerbaijan. Only one year before this lake was in a very poor environmental and ecological state. The lake water and shorelines had become contaminated as a result of waste dumping, dis-charge of untreated sewage water and spills of wastewater from the oil industry.

The eastern part of the lake was remediated with the construction of a dam be-tween the north and the south shores of the lake. Witteveen+Bos was responsible for the design of this dam, which was designed to accommodate a six-lane high-way. A design and a work plan were prepared for the remediation and beautifica-tion of the eastern and southern shorelines. This work plan contained designs and manuals for the removal, processing and containment of contaminated sediments.

Authorities in Baku have contributed to improving the water quality, preventing further contamination, and have also been working on the beautification of the lake and its shorelines following the guidelines presented in our work plan.

Absheron Lakes rehabilitation projectClient Tamiz Shahar OJSCLocation Baku, AzerbaijanPeriod 2013-2015Services brownfield redevelopmentExpertise rehabilitation, environmental engineering, brownfield redevelopment

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KazakhstanShchuchinsk

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Shchuchinsk Golf ResortWitteveen+Bos acted as lead consultant for the Shchuchinsk Golf Resort. The required consultancy services included a myriad of disciplines ranging from landscape design and irrigation to site preparation and building design, as well as structural and MEP engineering.

A prominent feature at the resort is the Club House, consisting of multiple coupled shell structures and up to 32 metres high cable-glass façades. An arched five-star hotel with 100 rooms cantilevers out over Lake Shortan. A restaurant is located on the top floor of the building, providing spectacular views over the lake. The project also includes a VIP villa, several chalets, multiple auxiliary buildings and its own water purification plant.

Shchuchinsk Golf ResortClient KazTransOilLocation Shchuchinsk, KazakhstanPeriod 2012-2014Services master planningExpertise landscape design, irrigation, engineering, project management

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South AfricaCape Town

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Brownfield/greenfield development The population of Cape Town is rapidly expanding in an unstructured and sprawling manner. This is leading to severe problems with traffic congestion, pollution and social and physical segregation. The city is now looking to solve these issues through densification. The Two Rivers Urban Park is an industrial heritage site that is largely out of function. The site is situ-ated near the city centre and would provide an opportunity for densification. However, the two rivers and the highways create physical barriers. Old industrial facilities such as a power plant and a wastewater treatment facility create further barriers to an integrated transforma-tion of the site. On top of these physical barriers, the quality and safety of the river were also poor and needed to be addressed.

Witteveen+Bos designed an integrated strategy to develop an urban landscape incorporat-ing the elements of connectivity, ecology and a high building density. Local and regional initiatives were integrated into the plan from the start, to ensure the strategy met stakehold-er expectations and capacities. This co-operative planning process resulted in the develop-ment of a programme in which polluted sites and rivers were cleaned through phytoreme-diation, industrial heritage sites were redeveloped and repurposed and the liveliness of the area was guaranteed with an events programme.

Brownfield/greenfield developmentClient International New Town InstituteLocation Two Rivers Urban Park, Cape Town, South AfricaPeriod 2014Services brownfield/greenfield developmentExpertise master planning, urban development, industrial transformation, urban water management

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The NetherlandsAmsterdam

Transit oriented development

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ZuidAs is the economic heart of Amsterdam. In order to support the further devel-opment of this area into a multifunctional area incorporating space for living, work-ing and public services, it is crucial to improve the area’s accessibility.

The ZuidAs project is characterised by a high level of complexity due to the scale of the development and because the works include the improvement of accessibil-ity by public transport and road. Because of this area’s important economic func-tion, it is crucial that commuters experience as little hindrance as possible and that the area remains accessible while the works are being carried out.

Together with our partners, Witteveen+Bos has developed an integrated design for the construction of a road tunnel for the A10 national highway, which will run underneath the ZuidAs to maximise accessibility of the area without com-promising on valuable building space or natural areas. Other responsibilities of Witteveen+Bos included conducting feasibility studies for the development of the tunnel. Witteveen+Bos also designed the master plan for the ZuidAs.

Transit oriented development: ZuidAsClient Rijkswaterstaat, ProRail, Municipality of AmsterdamLocation Amsterdam, The NetherlandsPeriod 2013-nowServices tunnel designExpertise governance, infrastructural design, urban planning, feasibility studies, contracting, zoning, process and project management, master planning, EIA

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LatviaRiga

Riga mobility plan

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The metropolitan area of Riga houses more than one million people, or 47 % of Latvia’s total population. Riga has a large sea port and an international airport and is an important hub along international transport routes.

The city faces several traffic-related problems. The main issues involve the planning and man-agement of public transport and the road and rail networks, the limited capacity of the Daugava river crossings, a lack of road safety and a shortage of facilities for cyclists and pedestrians. The mobility plan produced by Witteveen+Bos provides a framework that will support the im-plementation of future measures geared towards addressing the severe traffic problems that Riga is currently facing.

Riga mobility planClient Ministry of Transport of the Republic of LatviaLocation Riga, LatviaPeriod 2009-2014Services mobility planningExpertise governance, traffic studies, infrastructural design, urban planning, cycling, strategic environmental assessment

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KazakhstanAlmaty

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Almaty cyclingFollowing on from the 2013’ City of Almaty Sustainable Transport (CAST) strategy is a technical design project for a 5 km bicycle route in Almaty. For this project we studied the demand for cycling in Almaty in co-operation with local cycling enthusi-asts. The demand analysis together with a field survey led to the selection of a pi-lot route for a new bicycle track designed according to international standards. The pilot route is intended to teach local designers how to design a proper, safe bicycle route which may result in a new design standard for bicycle routes in Kazakhstan.

In this project, Witteveen+Bos was responsible for developing the technical de-signs, producing cost estimates and conducting a risk assessment. A two-day ca-pacity building workshop was also organised as part of the project.

Almaty cyclingClient United Nations Development ProgrammeLocation Almaty, KazakhstanPeriod 2013-2014Services mobility planningExpertise governance, traffic studies, infrastructural design, urban planning, cycling

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FranceMoselle

Center Parcs traffic plan: Les Trois Forêts

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Center Parcs opened the Les Trois Forêts park in Moselle, France, in 2010. Because of its size, a traffic management and parking plan was developed by the designers. The principle of this traffic management plan is to reduce car trips made by visitors within the park and to promote more sustainable transport modes such as bicycles, electric golf carts and the public transport system run by Center Parcs. The basic strategy is a combination of a two-directional connec-tor road and access to the villas via a one-way system with small load/drop zones. Parking is centralised for each cluster of villas and within walking distance. During the design phase of this leisure park Witteveen+Bos reviewed the proposed traffic and parking strategy and made recommendations for further improvements.

In 2011 the actual traffic and parking situation was analysed during a three-day field trip and further recommendations were offered. Among other things, suggestions on changes to park-ing routes and improvements to the park’s own public transport system were made. This was presented to the park’s management and reflected in a brief report. Additionally to our scope, some suggestions were offered to improve the arrival and departure procedures on Mondays and Fridays.

Part of the assignment was a review of the expansion plan to grow from 800 to 1,100 villas. The expansion plan (or phase 2) involved the completion of the park’s layout and the construction of a full connector ring road around the park.

Center Parcs traffic plan: Les Trois Forêts Client Center Parcs Location Moselle, FrancePeriod 2011Expertise sustainable and healthy urban accessibilityServices traffic analyses, feasibility study, parking, traffic management, cycling

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The NetherlandsLeiden

Car parks in the medieval city of Leiden

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Leiden’s historic city centre dates from the 17th century. The city offers a lot for its visitors: aside from the historic city centre, Leiden also has universities, colleges, the Bio Science Park and a range of well-known museums. However, the accessibility of the city centre is poor, which is why it does not attract as many visitors as the municipality of Leiden would like. Therefore, the ‘Accessibility Leiden’ programme was set up. Witteveen+Bos and the municipality formalised this by coordinating a tender for the construction of two underground car parks.

The construction of two car parks is one way to improve the accessibility of the city centre. The tender for these two car parks was unique. A reference design often forms the basis of a de-sign and construct tender. However, no reference design was provided in this particular tender, and instead the chosen approach was to provide a set of requirements/demands with which the design of the car parks had to comply. This approach challenged contractors to base their design on the visitor’s experience of the city centre.

During the actual implementation phase Witteveen+Bos is advising the municipality of Leiden on relevant technical aspects of the project. We are advising the contract manager and review-ing the proposed design and other relevant reports on contractual conditions.

Car parks in the medieval city of LeidenClient Municipality of LeidenLocation Leiden, The NetherlandsPeriod 2013 – nowExpertise sustainable and healthy urban accessibilityServices BIM, cost estimates, analyses, feasibility study, contracting procedures

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The NetherlandsRotterdam

Maasvlakte Plaza

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Due to the recent development of Maasvlakte 2 in the Port of Rot-terdam, additional service facilities were needed to support the port’s activities. In order to meet these needs, the Maasvlakte Plaza devel-opment project was initiated. As part of this development plan new facilities would be constructed, including a petrol station, a food court and several other commercial establishments, as well as medical ser-vices. Besides these new developments, the project also entailed the redevelopment of the Vogelvallei area.

Witteveen+Bos offered engineering services for the planned develop-ments. We also conducted a cost analysis and organised the tender-ing procedures.

Maasvlakte PlazaClient Havenbedrijf RotterdamLocation Rotterdam, The NetherlandsPeriod 2014-2015Services development of port facilitiesExpertise technical design, feasibility studies, managing contracting procedures

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NorwayOslo

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‘Cycling City for All’ competitionOur proposal entitled ‘Oslo – Cycling City For All’, aiming to make the Norwegian capital more attractive to cyclists, was submitted as part of an ideas competition organised by FutureBuilt and the Norwegian Cyclists’ Association. The jury deemed our plan to be a valuable contribution to the debate on creating better facilities for cyclists in Oslo. The proposition put forward by Witteveen+Bos, OKRA and Grindaker calls for integrated plan-ning of all traffic modalities in Oslo. In order to create safer conditions for cyclists, the plan rec-ommends a number of solutions, including on-street parking in the city centre and a reduction in car traffic. The plan also calls for the bundling of public transportation routes, enlargement of the 30-kilometre speed limit zone in the city centre, construction of bicycle routes that cut across the city centre, and diversion of motorists away from an enlarged pedestrianised city centre with car parks on the perimeters. The designers also recommend the construction of new bicycle parking facilities.

The overarching aim of Witteveen+Bos’s ‘Oslo – Cycling City For All’ proposal is to improve the quality of public spaces, thereby also enhancing the vitality of the city centre. In the new situa-tion, cyclists and pedestrians are given more room and greater priority is assigned to their needs. Simultaneously, motorised traffic in the city centre is discouraged.

‘Cycling City for All’ competitionClient FutureBuilt and the Norwegian Cyclists’ AssociationLocation Oslo, NorwayPeriod 2013Services mobility planningExpertise governance, traffic studies, infrastruc-tural design, urban planning, cycling

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The NetherlandsAmsterdam

Underground construction in urban areasNorth-South metro line

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The North-South metro line is currently being constructed in Amsterdam. This new metro line runs underneath the densely populated historic city centre of Amsterdam. The total length of the new metro line is nearly 10 kilometres, 7 kilometres of which is being constructed underground.

The project includes the construction of three underground metro stations: Rokin, De Pijp and Vijzelgracht. All three of these stations were modelled using BIM. The models were used to simulate the construction process and were expanded to 4D-BIM to include construction plan-ning and document management.

Witteveen+Bos has been involved in the project as lead consultant and main responsible entity in the North-South line consultancy joint venture since 1994. Our services include project de-sign, consultancy services, project management, process management and site management. Other tasks and services include leading tendering procedures, risk management, project and construction supervision.

Underground construction in urban areasClient Metro department, Municipality of AmsterdamLocation Amsterdam, The NetherlandsPeriod 1994-nowServices underground engineering Expertise stakeholder management, urban planning, underground engineering, BIM

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MexicoMexico City

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Earthquake-resistant airportWitteveen+Bos is helping to develop an earthquake-resistant design for Mexico City’s new international airport, which will be among the largest in the world. A Dutch-Mexican joint venture was awarded the contract for this project in early 2015. The project scope covers the design of the airside infrastructure, consisting of runways, taxiways, platforms, buildings and tunnels.

Mexico City was originally built on the site of an ancient lake high in the mountains. Over the years, a very weak, thick package of sedi-ments has built up on the original lake bed. Parts of Mexico City subside by 20 to over 30 centimetres per year as a result of deep groundwater extraction. In addition, the section of the city where the new airport will be built is frequently subject to flooding due to heavy rainfall. At the same time, the region is prone to powerful earthquakes. The combination of very powerful earthquakes and special soil con-ditions, which in some cases can result in very large ground motion amplifications, requires careful specialist analysis. The challenge for the Witteveen+Bos seismology team is to deliver a design that can withstand earthquakes of such magnitude.

Earthquake-resistant airport: MexicoClient Mexico International AirportLocation Mexico City, MexicoPeriod 2015-nowServices seismological expertiseExpertise modelling of earthquake impacts, engineering

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IndonesiaJakarta

Kapuk Naga Land Development

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The city of Jakarta is growing out of its current boundaries and wishes to expand to the north, into the Sea of Java. In response to Jakarta’s ambitions, Witteveen+Bos designed a development plan for an area of 12,000 hectares. A significant part of this area will be developed on polders.

Since 1987 Witteveen+Bos has been involved in the development of land reclamation for Pan-tai Indah Kapuk, Kapuk Naga Indah and Tangerang International City. In these developments a series of ten artificial islands are planned just off the coast of Jakarta. The plan also includes the reclamation of land along the coast.

The reclamation of 800 hectares of fishing ponds at Pantai Indah Kapuk started in 1990, while construction of the first offshore island started in 2013. All reclamations are designed as polder systems, meaning the surface level is at sea level. Therefore, proper water management and sea defences are crucial for the protection of this area against flooding.

Witteveen+Bos carried out a full package of services for the planned reclamations and for the implementation of an effective water management system. Activities included conducting a feasibility study and other impact studies, developing a master plan and technical design, preparing tender documents and offering supervision and technical assistance during the con-struction phase.

Kapuk Naga Land DevelopmentClient Salim Group Location Jakarta, IndonesiaPeriod 2006-2011Services new space and high-end structural expertiseExpertise preliminary and detailed design, cost estimates, urban planning, environmental impact assessment, detailed engineering, contract management

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The NetherlandsRotterdam

APM terminal and buildings

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APM Terminals Maasvlakte II B.V. is developing a new container terminal at Maasvlakte 2, a new port and supporting infrastructure being built on reclaimed land to extend the Port of Rot-terdam in the Netherlands. The terminal will be one of the world’s most advanced, sustainable and efficient terminals. When fully built, the terminal will cover approximately 180 hectares and will have a 2,800 metresdeep-sea quay and a 500 metres barge quay.

Witteveen+Bos produced the detailed design for the canopy at the terminal’s main gate. This canopy marks the entrance of the APM Terminal for truck drivers. APM asked for a striking design for the entrance. We responded by designing an archway which is located diagonally to the driving direction on the entrance road. This archway provides the canopy with stability.

We designed the canopy with the use of an enhanced BIM environment and a parametric design model. This model enabled us to continually refine our design and analyse technical consequences.

APM terminal and buildingsClient APM Terminals MVII B.V.Location Rotterdam, The NetherlandsPeriod 2010-2014Services new space and high-end structural expertiseExpertise preliminary and detailed design, cost estimates, detailed engineering, contract management, BIM

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The NetherlandsDeventer

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De Scheg ice skating stadium The De Scheg sports complex opened in 1993 and consists of an ice skating stadium, a swim-ming paradise, competition and instruction pools and a sports hall. De Scheg intends to be a major facility for sports at all levels, education and culture in Deventer and the region. To achieve this ambition, the complex has been reshaped into a sports and experience centre. The most visible addition was the covering of the stadium with a membrane roof.

For the revitalisation, Witteveen+Bos worked with Alberts & van Huut architects, who also designed the original complex. During regular design sessions, the idea and shape of the membrane roof were hatched. The rest of the design process was marked by close interaction between the technical design disciplines. A 3D model served as the basis for a range of calcu-lation models for structural engineering, fire safety, acoustics and ventilation.

The membrane roof is strung under the edge of the existing roof rather than above it. The wind load was the key criterion for the design of the light membrane roof. Therefore, a 3D printed model was analysed in wind tunnel testing to obtain realistic wind load values that could be used to optimise results.

De Scheg ice skating stadium Client Municipality of DeventerLocation Deventer, The NetherlandsPeriod 2011Services innovative building design and constructionExpertise technical design, project and process management, 3D modelling

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