The FIG Working Week has been cancelled. This is not a decision we have taken lightly and there are two overriding concerns that have caused us to make this decision at this time.
First, the Dutch Government announced new measurements to control the COVID-19 outbreak. In the Netherlands all gatherings are prohibited until 1 June.
Second, our primary concern is always the wellbeing of you, and we would not take on the responsibility, during these times, to bring so many surveyors from all over the world together.
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The Dutch have an excellent reputation when it comes to water
management and successful living with water. Some even say that
contemporary spatial planning and development originates from attempts
to keep the water out in order to optimise land use. |
You will embark on an exclusive journey using various modes of transportation starting at the historical Fort Vechten and finishing in the vibrant port city of Rotterdam. During the journey, you will be able to experience the Dutch urbanised delta and its historical and contemporary assignments in spatial planning including the process of land readjustment. The programme combines visits to historical structures with contemporary technology (e.g. GIS and sensor technology for monitoring water levels) and high style architecture. It is a unique opportunity where professionals and scientists will be sharing inside stories of their role in land and water management.
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By the end of the day you will have expanded your international network, practitioners and scientists alike, and leave inspired. Rotterdam municipality, Radboud University, TU Delft and the Dutch cadastre and mapping agency join forces to deliver this one day, comprehensive tour along with a maximum of must-see projects. |
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09:00 |
Bus leaves RAI Conference Center |
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10:00 |
Visit to project ‘Ruimte voor de Lek’ (Space for the river Lek) around Utrecht/Vianen Showcasing a new conceptual way of thinking regarding sustainable water management of rivers in view of the expected effects of climate change. |
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11:00 |
Arrival at Dutch military heritage Fort Vechten / Hollandse Waterlinie Presentations on comprehensive water management, land policy & land use planning and land readjustment in Barak Z combined with traditional ‘soldiers lunch’ in de Waterlinie Museum. |
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13:45 |
Bus departs for Rotterdam |
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14:45 |
Disembarking at ‘vertical city Rotterdam’, designed by renowned architect Rem Koolhaas (OMA). Presentations on Rotterdam Delta Plan ‘Rotterdams Weerwoord, urban watermanagement, urban resilience, the Rotterdam Port and water safety. |
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16:30 |
Tour proceeds by foot (possibly by boat) into the city; Erasmus bridge, Westersingel pumpingstation, water management ‘processingroom’ (e.g. GIS and sensor technology for monitoring water levels) and subterranean water basin and garage beneath Museumpark. |
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18:00 |
Dinner in the city |
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19:45 |
Bus leaves for Amsterdam RAI |
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21:00 |
Arrival at RAI conference center |
Organised by: FIG Commision 8, Radboud Univeriteit & Nuffic
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