ABSTRACT

Delta Urbanism is a major new initiative that explores the growth, development, and management of deltaic cities and regions, with the aim of balancing various goals in a sustainable manner: urbanization, port commerce, industrial development, flood defense, public safety, ecological balance, tourism, and recreation. This book is a detailed history and overview of how one low-lying country has developed the policies, tools, technology, planning, public outreach, and international cooperation needed to save their populated deltas.

part ONE|113 pages

Understanding the Dutch Delta

chapter 2|24 pages

Draining, Dredging, Reclaiming

The Technology of Making a Dry, Safe, and Sustainable Delta Landscape

chapter 5|14 pages

Governing a Complex Delta