Water Safety and Spatial Planning
The research group is aimed at the multiannual programme Resilient Deltas. In this programme we explore the nature of resilience in relation with multiple interrelated systems in delta areas, design instruments to longitudinal monitor community resilience and its effects, and develop smart solutions to limit the vulnerability and increase the adaptive capacity of communities in delta areas.
Water safety and spatial planning are core elements in our approach, but our research also includes elements of critical infrastructure, social capital, economic development, and governance. By understanding the interrelations of these systems we aim – in collaboration with a diversity of organizations - to develop knowledge and create capabilities to enhance the resilience of delta societies. One of the specific applications is the ‘water sensitive area development approach’.
The research programme offers several opportunities for students with interest in above topics. An overview of the assignments for next semester are published below. We are also open to students with relevant ideas in relation to above themes.
- Coproducing safety (self-reliance and professionals) (survey and workshops)
- Critical infrastructure and resilience in Reimerswaal
- Water sensitive area development in the Waterpoort region
- Resilient areas and Resilient societies: multilayered safety
Would you like to work with us in a minor?
In the minor Becoming Fit for the Future (30 ECTS, or download the brochure) you learn how to set up, carry out and defend practically-orientated research. See also the brief description of the content above. Internally (to HZ University of Applied Sciences), no conditions apply other than that the minor must be successfully completed. Externally, other conditions might apply - ask your own institution about this. For participation in this minor, the conditions set down in the implementation regulations of your Bachelor’s programme apply.
Application + motivation for the projects are requested to be handed in preferably before the summer break. Please send your application and motivation letters to Jean-Marie Buijs (jm.buijs@hz.nl).