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TU Delft: build neighbourhoods that connect and protect
The Netherlands faces a dual challenge: the need for more housing and the need for better protection against the changing climate. According to TU Delft, new neighbourhoods should not only provide additional homes but also foster strong communities and a climate-resilient living environment. This is outlined in the report 'Resilient](https://filelist.tudelft.nl/BK/Actueel/Nieuws/2025/251106_NL_White_Paper_Veerkrachtige_Wijken_reduced.pdf]Resilient) Neighbourhoods in the Netherlands: A research-based guide to action', published by the Faculty of Architecture.
| Public green space in Leiden, illustrative photo |
Resilience, according to the researchers, is not only about water retention or cooling but also about how residents live together. "Neighbourhoods are resilient when people feel at home, meet one another, and work together to find solutions for issues such as heat stress, flooding, and loneliness," says project leader Darinka Czischke.
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The recently established 'Flagship Wonen' at the university combines research and practice to make neighbourhoods more future-proof.
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Resilience is more than solid bricks
The report outlines ten recommendations. Public spaces should be designed with attention to both climate and community. Parks, squares, and streets can help capture rainwater, provide shade through trees, and encourage social interaction. More diversity in housing types is also needed, such as collective housing projects and adaptable homes.
TU Delft also calls for structural cooperation between residents, municipalities, and other stakeholders in neighbourhood design. This cooperation should go beyond consultation and give people real influence over decisions.
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Resilience, according to the researchers, is not only about water retention or cooling but also about how residents live together.
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Opportunities for a new approach
The combination of housing shortages, climate change, and an ageing population requires an integrated vision, according to TU Delft. The recently established 'Flagship Wonen' at the university brings together research and practice to make neighbourhoods more future-proof.
This article was originally published on 7 November 2025 on the website](https://www.stad-en-groen.nl/article/51940/tien-richtlijnen-voor-toekomstbestendige-wijken]website) of Stad + Groen.
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