This session will feature presentations from the Netherlands about integrating the concepts of social cohesion and resiliency into the design of public spaces and infrastructure. Presentations will include:

Information about a design instrument that integrates input from all the various stakeholders involved in designing public spaces.
A case study featuring The Resiliency Strategy developed by the City of Rotterdam that includes these components: social cohesion and education, energy transition, cyber use and security, climate change adaptation, infrastructure, and changing governance.

Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, you will be better able to:

Use a design instrument that captures and integrates the interests of stakeholders when designing public spaces.
Identify the components of resiliency.
Develop a resiliency strategy for your community.

Sanne Hieltjes

Advisor, City of Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Appearances