Project summary Name of the case study Application of integrated environmental guidelines for neighbourhood development in Nijmegen Where is it located? The Netherlands What type of activity is it? Appraisal for redevelopment. Short description of the case study Please note - there is limited information available about this case study
In order to promote urban renewal in the city of Nijmegen appraisals have been made for various parts of the city. The appraisal leads to an insight in the potential locations for redevelopment and the type of development to take place.
A six step tool has been used to integrate various visions of environmental factors including strengths and weaknesses of an area together with occupants vision of the environment of a neighbourhood.
Environmental issues are often tackled as single issues. This method of analysis tries to give a combined view of all factors and to base an assessment on the type of landuse and the interpretation of the environmental quality.
What tools were used to assess sustainability? Integrated vision of environmental factors. More information
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