Upcoming workshop from the LDE initiative PortCityFutures
Port cities occupy a unique position at the intersection of urban development, infrastructure, heritage and water. Whether situated along the sea or a river, these territories connect diverse communities and logistical flows. Yet their identity and potential are often overlooked in favour of purely economic or technical goals. This workshop addresses the urgent need for value-based, future-proof visions for such urban regions.
This 3-day workshop (including field trips to Rotterdam and Scheveningen) will help you explore a key topic: How can port cities harness their unique characteristics and heritage to develop sustainable urban spaces and foster engaged communities? And at the same time, how can they preserve the essential needs of port-related flows?
At its core, this workshop is founded on the belief that port city territories, with their long history of resilience, are paradigms for sustainable development. By shaping the right vision using a value-based approach – and not only economic or technical - we can design strategies for spaces, infrastructures, and institutions that support sustainable environments and thriving communities, and that will be recognised as valuable heritage 50 or even 100 years into the future.
What You'll Learn
- Identify the local and global challenges of planning for port city territories.
- Understand the role of shared goals and values to find overlapping needs and potentialities in port city territories.
- Apply novel tools and methods for the analysis and planning of future-proof port city territories based on shared values.
- Think about what it takes to communicate these findings to diverse stakeholders.
- Imagine a future agenda for your port city and devise the steps needed to get there.
Registration is now open. A limited number of seats are available, so early enrolment is recommended.