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Abstract Spatial planning increasingly plays a role in flood risk management, for example through measures that restrict development in flood-prone areas. In densely populated regions like Flanders, this is challenging as land is often privately owned, raising questions about how to fairly compensate landowners when their development rights are curtailed.
ABSTRACT As extreme weather events intensify, the need for resilient and adaptive cities has become increasingly urgent. Nature-based solutions (NBS) are widely recognized for their potential to enhance urban adaptability while providing co-benefits such as recreation, biodiversity and improved health. Yet, their implementation remains slow, often limited to pilot projects rather than integrated, city-wide strategies.
Voor de Universiteit Van Vlaanderen staat Tom Coppens (UAntwerpen) stil bij de Vlaamse bouwshift. Het lijkt de goede kant uit te gaan met de bouwshift. In haar strategische visie uit 2018 formuleerde de Vlaamse regering de ambitie om tegen 2040 geen extra open ruimte meer aan te snijden voor bijkomende gebouwen. Meer specifiek houdt de bouwshift in dat de ruimte die gebruikt wordt voor menselijke activiteiten, kortweg het ruimtebeslag, niet verder meer mag toenemen.
Melbourne electronic composer Ehsan Gelsi presents EPHEMERA - a spectacular new work composed for the Melbourne Town Hall Grand Organ, Moog, Buchla, analogue electronics and live percussion. Ehsan Gelsi has spent the last 20 years immersed in the world of synthesizers, as a performer, educator and specialist.
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