Urban land subsidence in the Netherlands. A case study research design at the adaptive capacity of cities in relation to land subsidence
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2018-08-06
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Introduction
Land subsidence is an underrated problem which is causing worldwide devastating effects in urban areas. Large parts of the Randstad are occupied by peat land which cause land subsidence. Being such an important area of the Netherlands, the effects of land subsidence can cause high economical costs. Municipalities within the Randstad should therefore be able to adapt to the effects of land subsidence.
Theoretical framework
In order to get a deeper understanding of the adaptive capacity of the municipalities of Rotterdam, Gouda and Woerden (Kanis) in relation to land subsidence, the adaptive capacity wheel is used. In addition to the adaptive capacity wheel, the triple bottom line theory is used which emphasizes the components of people, planet and profit.
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A qualitative research design was adopted using individual semi-structed interviews in combination with a literature study.
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The assessment of the adaptive capacity wheel led in the end to the conclusion that the city of Kanis had the highest adaptive capacity score in comparison with the other two case studies areas. The added value of this research is an in-depth case study research at the current adaptive capacity of cities in relation to land subsidence.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen