The Impact of Planning Reform on Water-Related Heritage Values and on Recalling Collective Maritime Identity of Port Cities: The Case of Rotterdam

Azadeh Arjomand Kermani, Wout van der Toorn Vrijthoff, Arash Salek

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Abstract

This chapter explores two structural aspects of port-city interaction. First, it studies the evolution of planning policies on post-industrial waterfront spaces in the Netherlands before and after the 2008 financial crisis, focusing on the former shipbuilding company Rotterdamsche Droogdok Maatschappij (RDM). The RDM site in Rotterdam is a significant part of the old port area, and its submarine and shipbuilding legacy has always been present in the heads and hearts of the citizens. Second, the chapter explores how reawakening the nautical culture and marine traditions in Rotterdam can also reanimate the historical links between port and city. It briefly analyses the goals, achievements, and effects of a few heritage projects on the port-city interaction and the maritime identity of this global port-city.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdaptive Strategies for Water Heritage
Subtitle of host publicationPast, Present and Future
EditorsCarola Hein
Place of PublicationCham, Switzerland
PublisherSpringer
Chapter18
Pages345-361
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-030-00268-8
ISBN (Print)978-3-030-00267-1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Keywords

  • City Ports Rotterdam
  • City-port interaction
  • Maritime identity
  • Water-related heritage
  • Waterfront regeneration

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