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Maasvlakte 2For the Maasvlakte 2 (Port of Rotterdam) Project Organization, Marc Wesselink filled the position of stakeholder engagement manager for six years. Strategic Stakeholder Engagement (SSE) formed the foundation for the sustainable dialogue between many stakeholders, based on analyses of issues and stakeholders and with a genuine interest in the interests of thos...
GEOTHERMAL ENERGYGeothermal energy can play an important role in creating a more sustainable heat supply in Utrecht. It is a clean form of energy with relatively little spatial impact and a predictable supply once production is established. The LEAN and GOUD projects both aim to use geothermal energy to make the heat supply in the municipality of Utrecht and the surrounding a...
WarmtenetThe Netherlands is moving away from gas in the supply of heating. As a result, homes, offices and other buildings will need to be heated in alternative ways. One of these alternatives is district heating. District heating offers the possibility to connect more sustainable heat sources, making it possible in the long term to work on 100% CO2-free solutions, su...
Zuidas/ZuidasdokThe Zuidas in Amsterdam is rapidly developing into a new urban district with an urban mix of apartment buildings and head offices of leading companies in the services sector. In order to enable these developments, the municipality is making substantial investments in the accessibility of the area, by car and by public transportation (train, metro, tram, and b...
DurgerdamHans van Zijst and Tom den Boer were commissioned by the Water Authority of Hollands Noorderkwartier to provide a second opinion in 2017 on the participation process surrounding the dyke improvement in Durgerdam (part of the Markermeerdijk on Amsterdam territory). A large part of the Markermeer dikes had been found of insufficent quality and measures were nee...
WunderlineSenior consultant Eric van Vliet advises the province of Groningen on reaching agreement with German state and municipal governments, such as Lower Saxony and Bremen, about the socio-economic strengthening of the northern border region. The Wunderline is the larger framework for major investments in a fast rail connection between Groningen and Bremen. The de...
Event Area AmsterdamFor the municipality of Amsterdam, SSE consultant Jeroen Medema investigated the suitability of a site in Amsterdam-West for large-scale events, such as dance events and pop concerts. Using Joint Fact Finding, he researched the pros and cons of the site together with stakeholders in the area, competent authorities, and their consultants. In working groups on...