PROPOSAL FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT AT THE URBAN FRINGES IN THE NETHERLANDS | COMMISSIONED BY SYNCHROON
‘Gangen: More Nature, More City’ is a proposal that explores and enhances opportunities for biodiversity, climate resilience, and landscape regeneration, while developing nearly one million dwellings on the urban fringes of the Netherlands.
Gangen envisions the creation of landscape parks on the outskirts of various cities in the Netherlands, with a focus on areas at risk of fragmentation due to traditional single-family homes and aging populations. These peripheral spaces are vital in addressing key landscape challenges, including water management, food production, and biodiversity preservation. Rather than promoting traditional, low-density housing on the outskirts, Gangen advocates for new housing types with mixed, medium-to-high density along city edges. This approach not only improves the landscape at the urban fringe but also meets the growing demand for housing throughout the Netherlands. Additionally, it introduces new recreational routes that connect the city and countryside, fostering cultural continuity and strengthening the natural bond between residents and their regional surroundings.
Find out more about the project here and the book can be ordered here.