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Next step for BLOOM, Haarlem

01/02/2024

The BLOOM residential development in the old Sonneborn terrain in Haarlem is making the next step towards realisation and we are excited to be part of this project in our home town. On behalf of the developer VORM and In collaboration with Architect VAN AKEN part of Sweco, who were responsible for the design of…

The Lower Msimbazi river area envisioned as the green lungs of the city

LMUP to be presented at IWA, Kigali

20/09/2023

VE-R has been selected as a Platform Presenter at the upcoming IWA Water and Development Congress 2023, taking place from December 10th to 14th in Kigali, Rwanda. The congress focuses on crucial topics like water, sanitation, and climate resilience. We are looking forward to introduce the Msimbazi Upgrading Plan as a best practice for integrated…

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‘Het Wad verdrinkt’ study for the Wadden Sea

13/09/2023

The Wadden is drowning. At 15cm sea level rise per century the Wadden can grow along, but with today’s knowledge of an average sea level rise worldwide of already 50 cm per century the most realistic situation is the Wadden Sea won’t fall to dryland with every low tide and the natural ecosystem gets lost…

A new office for VE-R

VE-R has moved!

12/07/2023

Since 04/07 VE-R is housed at a different address. Our new office is now located at Stationsplein 118 in Haarlem, right across Haarlem station. Come meet us there to discuss ways to improve your landscapes and cities through sustainable, inclusive and participatory designs.

LMUP at IFLA conference

LMUP to be presented at IFLA World Conference 2023

05/07/2023

VE-R is invited to facilitate a Round Table/Workshop at the IFLA World Congress 2023. The workshop will focus on River and City Park design in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and will provide an opportunity to share knowledge on the Lower Msimbazi Upgrading Plan (LMUP). The IFLA World Congress attracts professionals interested in creating a sustainable…

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DASUDA celebrates 10 years

20/06/2023

In 2012 Mark Hendriks, Robert van Kats and Remco Rolvink got the idea of setting up an umbrella organization for SME with expertise in spatial development and design, focusing on sub-Saharan Africa. In 2013 the DASUDA foundation was established. 10 years later we look back on many interesting collaborations, challenging endeavors and successful projects with…