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Newsletter Spring 2013: Focus on Flood Prevention, Rivers

This year we are focusing two newsletters on flood prevention to help governments, developers, and communities prevent flooding, in English and in 中国 (Chinese). More

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  • Poznan Development Strategy for the Warta River, Poland

    Poznan Development Strategy for the Warta River, Poland

    For the first time in Poland, a single strategy has been developed that provides integrated solution for water safety + spatial quality + economic feasibility.

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  • Friesland, The Netherlands

    Friesland, The Netherlands

    Friesland is considered to be the sailing capital of the Netherlands, with its dotted lakes connected by a widespread network of canals, the province has made huge investments in waterfront activities, and boasts dozens of marinas.

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  • Qingdao Waterfront

    Qingdao Waterfront

    The Qingdao waterfront, was transformed in 2003-2008 from an industrial shipyard into a vibrant mixed-use public waterfront and marina in preparation for hosting Olympic sailing events for the 2008 Beijing Summer Games.

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  • Amsterdam North

    Amsterdam North

    Over the last 10 years, Amsterdam's north bank has been gradually transforming from a historical industrial port into a creative media hub.

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  • Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi

    Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi

    With over 200 natural islands, Abu Dhabi has recently experienced a huge expansion in its waterfront and marina development. Raha Beach is one of the first completed projects of this latest waterfront boom, and includes 9 km of waterfront, mixed uses, and four marinas.

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  • Focus on Flood Prevention

    Focus on Flood Prevention

    As a country situated on a major river delta to the sea, with much of the population living below sea level, Holland is currently battling flooding on two major fronts: at sea (with global sea-level rises), and along rivers (due to global climate change, but also man-made interventions).

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