Rotsoord: mag het misschienwat groener en inclusiever? : een analyse en 6 aanbevelingen

Abstract

Dit rapport is voor een deel gebaseerd op en bevat tekstfragmenten uit het WUR ACT rapport 2018 genaamd: 'The 'hidden stories' of Rotsoord. Co-creating the urban future of Utrecht: mapping the multiple meanings to stimulate a sustainable transition.'

Chapter 12: Urban architecture for well-being: a design canvas for inclusive green cities

“…For example, Rotsoord is a former industrial area on the bank of the river Vaartsche Rijn just outside the centre of Utrecht, the Netherlands. This area has been converted into a popular hotspot and a breeding ground for the creative sector and local initiatives in recent years (Duineveld et al, 2021). Rotsoord is an example of procedural equity, where the municipality of Utrecht adopted a participatory approach to include citizens in the planning and decision-making process along with businesses and societal organisations.…”

“…This project was implemented in the context of Motion 99, which was the policy adopted by the Utrecht city council in 2016, focusing on the inclusion of social values in area development. This motion was started by a group of citizen-initiated discussions among civil society, governments, and developers and encouraged collaboration in the redevelopment of neighbourhoods (Duineveld et al, 2021).…”