Rural & Urban Environments
Many Science Shop projects focus on creating a healthy, sustainable, livable environment. Both rural and urban areas must be observed separately, each presenting their own set of opportunities and challenges.
Projects:
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Future resistant SPN
The Stichting Streekeigen Producten Nederland (SPN – Foundation Regional Products Netherlands) was founded in the late 1990s by six regional... -
Nature-inclusive housing and living together on the Wageningse Berg
In the Dorschkamp area on the Wageningse Berg, construction plans are being made in open spaces in the forest. Association “De Beuk” wants... -
Breeding for health in pedigreed dogs
Health is one of the most important aspects in dog breeding. Dog breed associations create breeding regulations and specific standards to which... -
A digital inspiration map for greening neighbourhoods of Amsterdam
This study shows how participatory GIS can aid in decision making around urban greening. In Amsterdam, this helped promoting a dialogue between... -
Tiny Restaurant, Big Potential: Building Lasting Relations between Farmers and Citizens
The project was comissioned by Stichting MIEP with the goal to evaluate if their initiative, the Tiny Restaurant is successful in creating lasting... -
Local Connections
The Deurne Stationspark Cooperation is committed to permanently improving the atmosphere and appearance of the railway station and it’s... -
To a heath farm and a new commons for the Sallandse Heuvelrug
Stichting Heideboerderij Nederland (SHN, The Dutch Heath Farm Foundation) works on the development of the heath farm concept in The Netherlands. At... -
Green versus growth in Amsterdam
Worldwide more and more people are moving to the city and this trend is not expected to change in the coming decades. The result is an increasing...