This session will delve into the co-evolution of spatial and institutional dynamics in urban development, highlighting how design entrepreneurship acts as a catalyst for urban transition. We choose the Luchtsingel project in Rotterdam, initially launched as temporary urban infrastructure that revitalized local development before becoming permanent, as our case study. This city-making initiative combined public (crowdfunding and community-building practices), bureaucratic (the City Initiative), and professional (the 5th IABR) forces, providing a rich context to identify the actors and their strategic actions throughout the transition process. By dissecting these interactions, we aim to uncover the mechanisms that drive changes in urban landscapes and influence policy-making. The session will offer researchers, professionals, officials, the public, and communities insights into how emergent design decisions can lead urban transitions by interacting with socio-cultural and spatial-political conditions. Our goal is to encourage the transformative potential to nurture more urban experiments for sustainable development. We aim to provide both theoretical frameworks and actionable insights at PWE ‘24, to understand and drive urban change through design experiments.
Urban creative Jesse Jop Jorg is involved in many projects that are designed to shape and color the city. He worked for several departments at the city of Amsterdam including the Bureau Art Factories, Placemaking Oosterpark and Art & Culture Amsterdam North, before becoming project... Read More →
Thursday September 26, 2024 11:45 - 12:20 CEST
Keilepand StepsKeilestraat 9f, 3029 BP Rotterdam
In this concise 15-minute presentation, Bart Cardinaal will explain the discounted cash flow method to his 16-year-old daughter Twila, making this complex financial concept accessible and engaging for placemakers. The discounted cash flow (DCF) method is essential for investors and developers worldwide to assess project feasibility and returns.
For placemakers, mastering this method is key to understanding the possibilities of placemaking in large-scale developments. Bart Cardinaal will explain the DCF method in a relatable way by teaching it to his 16-year-old daughter, Twila, showing its value both professionally and personally.
Participants will gain practical financial skills that are directly applicable to their work and everyday life. And don't expect any pretty pictures or drawings in this session—just hardcore Excel and percentages! This presentation is a must for PWE '24, offering attendees crucial insights and skills to enhance their placemaking projects. The straightforward, hands-on approach ensures everyone walks away with a solid understanding of the DCF method.
