Publiek debat: The often overlooked role of space in the circular economy

13 februari 2024 19:00 t/m 21:00 - Locatie: Faculteit Bouwkunde, Zaal F - Door: Communicatie BK | Zet in mijn agenda

While circular economy policies and initiatives are gaining momentum, their spatial implications remain largely unexplored. The third debate in the 'Making the Circular Built Environment a Reality' debate series focuses on the spatial dimensions of the circular economy. The Circular Built Environment Hub invites institutes, organisations and individuals to participate in this interactive session that aims to identify spatial conflicts, synergies, and potentials, paving the way for a future Circular Netherlands.

While circular economy policies and initiatives are gaining momentum, their spatial implications remain largely unexplored. This oversight neglects how circular economy strategies must interact with the physical world, especially in the face of land scarcity. Additionally, there's a pressing need to integrate these initiatives with broader challenges such as climate adaptation, regional innovation, biodiversity loss, and social justice.  

Programme

The debate is divided into two segments.

Part 1 | Inspirational contributions
The event begins with a series of thought-provoking contributions designed to challenge perspectives and ignite lively debate. We will delve into pioneering examples of spatial integration in circular economy strategies and projects, discussing the most challenging aspects of a future circular built environment.

Part 2 | Workshop: Co-designing a systemic section for a circular built environment
In the second part, we will attempt, for the first time, to co-develop a systemic section for the Dutch circular built environment to ground the discussion. This hands-on activity aims to identify spatial conflicts, synergies, and potentials, paving the way for a future Circular Netherlands.

Schedule

19:00 - 20:00  Contributions:
  • "Space for Circular Economy: Spatial Planning Implications in the Netherlands" by Emil Evenhuis (PBL)
  • "Circular Zuid-Holland Spatial Strategy" by Mariana Faver (Province Zuid Holland)
  • "Circularity in Public Space: Perspectives from Above and Below" by Ganesh Babu (PosadMaxwan)
20:00 - 21:00 Workshop: Co-designing a systemic section for a circular built environment
21:00 Networking with drinks and bites

About the speakers

Registration

The debate is free of charge, but registration is mandatory. The number of participants is limited to 50.

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