Landscape core qualities as a tool for development and utilization of waterways in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has a rich history in management of waterways. Waterways and canals form an integral part of the Dutch landscape, yet their potential as a value for the landscape is relatively still unknown. Can formulating ‘’core qualities’’ of waterways help policymakers and asset owners/ managers to create value.

Transcript

1. Landscape core qualities as a tool for development and utilization of waterways in the Netherlands
2. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 2 • Jan Willem de Jager • senior consultant spatial quality • Rijkswaterstaat, department of Major Projects and Maintainance • Martijn Blaas • senior landscape architect • Bureau VERBEEK landschape architecture, ecology, urban design
3. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 3 • Introduction • The assignment • Kanaal van Gent naar Terneuzen • Why using core qualities?
4. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 4 Rijkswatestaat works on keeping the Netherlands safe, liveable and accessable by road and by water Amsterdam Antwerpen Gent Rijn M aas Schelde Rotterdam
5. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 5 29 canals are: Amsterdam Antwerpen Gent Rijn M aas Schelde Rotterdam • Gouvernment owned • Part of the main waterways network • Part of the main water system
6. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 6 The assignment • To identify landscape and design qualities for each gouvernment owned canal • It documents “the story of the canal”.
7. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 7 Core qualities are based on: • Historical research on the original principles of design and integration • Analysis of the present day lay-out of the canal • Relevant spatial developments along the canal Core qualities
8. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 8 Areas of concern • The level of abstraction and detail is crucial • A canal originally had a consistent set of principles on design and integration • It sometimes is difficult to find out/to ascertain the original principles on design and integration • It must be possible to make the integral decisions (administrative, financial, other aspects (safety, ecology, heritage) or local support) in the project or the maintanance organisation itself
9. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 9 Each canal has its own unique set of core qualities The next slides will show a number of examples on core qualities
10. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 10 Examples Core qualities (1) Schelde Rijnkanaal Tholen The cross section of a canal
11. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 11 alignment of a canal Examples Core qualities (2) Wilhelmina Kanaal
12. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 12 the high value of vegetation or plantation Examples Core qualities (3) Bathse Spuikanaal
13. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 13 a family of identical bridges or lock complexes Examples Core qualities (4) Amsterdam Rijnkanaal Utrecht
14. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 14 a characteristic and consistent color scheme Examples Core qualities (5) Wilhelmina kanaal Tilburg
15. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 15 a typical architectural style Examples Core qualities (6) Zuid Willemsvaart
16. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 16 Valuable ensembles of cultural heritage
 Examples Core qualities (7) Wilhelmina- kanaal Haghorst
17. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 17 ecological values (bats, butterflies, fish, orchids) Examples Core qualities (8)
18. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 18 values for recreation (cruises, sailing, fishing, cycling, walking), Examples Core qualities (9) Wilhelmina Kanaal
19. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 19 the continuity of banks or plantation Examples Core qualities (10) Amsterdam Rijnkanaal Houten
20. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 20 the way the surroundings have developed, Examples Core qualities (11) Wilhelmina Kanaal
21. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 21 the way the surroundings have developed, Examples Core qualities (12) Wilhelmina Kanaal
22. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 22 the way the surroundings have developed Examples Core qualities (13) Amsterdam Rijnkanaal Utrecht
23. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 23 the way the surroundings have developed Examples Core qualities (14) Amsterdam Rijnkanaal Houten
24. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 24 Examples Core qualities (15) the way the surroundings have developed Zuid Willemsvaart Weert
25. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 25 1 example on using core qualities • kanaal van Gent naar Terneuzen Amsterdam Antwerpen Gent Rijn M aas Schelde Rotterdam
26. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 26 Kanaal van Gent naar Terneuzen From local canal to international seaport in 8 centuries Terneuzen Gent NL B Kanaal van Gent naar Terneuzen From local canal to international seaport in 8 centuries
27. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 27 Kanaal van Gent naar Terneuzen From local canal to international seaport in 8 centuries Terneuzen Gent NL B 1238-1547 A local canal tot transport peat and salt
28. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 28 Kanaal van Gent naar Terneuzen From local canal to international seaport in 8 centuries 1547-1827 Sas van Gent as seaport for Gent Terneuzen Gent NL B
29. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 29 Kanaal van Gent naar Terneuzen From local canal to international seaport in 8 centuries 1827-1880 Terneuzen as the new gateway to the sea Terneuzen Gent NL B
30. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 30 Kanaal van Gent naar Terneuzen From local canal to international seaport in 8 centuries 1880-1902 Upscaling the canal and removing bends Terneuzen Gent NL B
31. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 31 Kanaal van Gent naar Terneuzen From local canal to international seaport in 8 centuries 1902-1960 Docks, locks and upscaling the canal Terneuzen Gent NL B
32. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 32 Kanaal van Gent naar Terneuzen From local canal to international seaport in 8 centuries 1960-2016 New locks and upscaling the canal again Terneuzen Gent NL B
33. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 33 Kanaal van Gent naar Terneuzen From local canal to international seaport in 8 centuries Terneuzen Gent NL B Near future: New gateway to the sea at Terneuzen existing planned
34. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 34 Terneuzen Sluiskil Sas van Gent < North Sea | Antwerp, Rotterdam, Rhine > < G ent
35. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 35 Terneuzen Sluiskil Sas van Gent Industry on one side of the canal
36. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 36 Terneuzen Sluiskil Sas van Gent Contrast in landscape
37. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 37 Terneuzen Sluiskil Sas van Gent < G ent Contrast in landscape
38. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 38 Terneuzen Sluiskil Sas van Gent < G ent Contrast in landscape
39. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 39 Terneuzen Sas van Gent permanent development created a rich history > 1960 1902-1960 1880-1960 1547-1960
40. Rijkswaterstaat Guide to spatial qualities of canals RIJKSWATERSTAAT & BUREAU VERBEEK LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 40 Why using core qualities as a guide in canaldesign? • To create a solid base for maintainance • To be able to promote consistency or diversity in canal design • To be able to get back on track with spatial quality • To be able to discuss on the same level on third party development • As a basis for policy development • As a basis to substantiate the need of financing spatial quality
41. Thank you for your attention