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The SprintCity project, an initiative from the Deltametropolis Assocation, is a collaborative, multi-agency research endeavor. Using web-based simulation software, SprintCity brings together stakeholders to analyse future demographic and spatial growth around rail stations.
 
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| SprintCity Publications (in English) | SprintCity, a Planning Support Tool - 2012 flyer | (PDF) | SprintCity booklet 'the Atlanta BeltLine' | (lecture, interview and debate with Ryan Gravel, PDF) | SprintCity flyer 2011 - platform, game & survey | (PDF) | Scientific paper: Modeling serious game 'SprintCity' | (PDF) | Scientific paper: Insights from serious game 'SprintCity' | (PDF) |
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Deltametropolis Association, an independent organisation with public and private members, functions as a facilitator for debate and discussion, as well as a laboratory for new ideas and applied research. The region in the Netherlands known as Randstad Holland is a ring-shaped agglomeration made up of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht. Additional (contact) information in English about our association can be found | here |.
SprintCity objectives
The SprintCity project began in 2009 and is based on the principle that the accessibility of the Randstad region, by seamless and efficient public transport, is necessary for the region to function properly and to compete with other metropolises. With the main goal of identifying opportunities for development around existing rail infrastructure and improving high-frequency rail transport service, the objectives of the project include:
(1) promote transit-oriented development (TOD) in the Randstad region
(2) investigate the interaction between mobility and spatial development
(3) improve coordination and collaboration among various stakeholders
SprintCity rationale
In the last few decades, development has been planned outside the reach of the railway network, thereby overloading the road transport system and contributing to congestion, suburban sprawl, and decreasing valuable agricultural land in the Green Heart of the country. To enhance accessibility and to avoid further sprawl, the national government has set two goals for future urbanisation: (1) increase densification around existing train stations and (2) nearly double train frequency in the Randstad to “Olympic Quality".
The current economic crisis and political situation poses additional challenges and shifts in priorities. Government spending on station area development has dwindled and the recently-elected conservative government will likely focus more on roads and less on transit-oriented, sustainable development.
SprintCity addresses all of these concerns while also contuing the conversation around TOD. To curb spending and maximize efficiency, the future for TOD lies in transforming existing infrastructure on a smaller scale requiring multiple stakeholders and investors. SprintCity focuses on exactly that plus facilitating close collaboration between the railways (providing higher frequency) and the municipalities (planning urban development).
SprintCity research tools
SprintCity uses two main research tools to investigate and determine the connection between mobility and spatial development around rail stations:
Rail station area survey
The first tool is a comprehensive survey and analysis we perform on about 80 station areas (1200m around each station). We collect all municipal/national development plans for each station area up until year 2030 and aggregate geospatial socio-economic, connectivity, and land use indicators (building density, Floor Space Index).
Simulation software
The SprintCity computer-based simulation game simulates station area development, job growth, ridership, and change in train frequency for several stations along a rail corridor, until 2030. The game is played by 6 teams of 2 people at the same time, each of whom have different role in the process and who are actual stakeholders (urban planners, the Ministry of Transport, municipalities, housing corporations, rail infrastructure managers, etc.).
Debates and lectures
The SprintCity team also organises a variety of debates and lectures on the subject of TOD.
SprintCity results
With over 30 SprintCity simulation sessions completed and participation from 5 provinces, 6 city regions, and 13 municipalities, SprintCity demonstrates that this knowledge can help decisionmakers to plan station area developments on a network scale instead of being limited to the municipal scale, saving time and resources.
Because the simulation is based on real data and requires the participation of all stakeholders, the simulation sessions lead to in-depth discussions and a better understanding of the transport-land use interaction, which is essential for promoting and establishing TOD. The gaming sessions transfer scientific knowledge to real stakeholders and create new ways of cooperation between the many actors in the development process, including both private and public organisations.
SprintCity co-productions
We work together with numerous partners, including transport consultants, national and local governments, domestic and international universities, the Dutch Railway Company and the Dutch rail infrastructure manager (ProRail). Additional productions include the following:
SprintCity 2.0
We are currently developing new and improved simulation software with advanced technological develoment.
Video debate
The | video debate 'Station to City' | took place at Lantaren/Venster, as part of the Architecture Film Festival Rotterdam (AFFR).
Lecture with Ryan Gravel
Ryan Gravel, initiator of | the Atlanta Beltline project |, gave a lecture and discussed Transit Oriented Development with other experts.
Articles @ Shenzhen conference
The underlying model of the simulation was also the subject of the paper presentation which was held on SprintCity at the NGI conference in Shenzhen in november 2010. The | presented articles | are available online (English PDF).
International collaboration
In order to identify opportunities for station area development in the Deltametropolis, we are also studying strategies in other countries. Despite different political realities we would like to exchange views on TOD strategies and the resulting urban form. This topic includes the specific roles of transport companies, rail infrastructure managers, local and national governments, and investors in the process and new forms of cooperation. Please | contact us | if you have any questions regarding the Dutch practise, our research, or would like to exchange information.
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Metropool Forum 2012 Publiek forum over de metropolitane ontwikkeling van NL. Bijdrages van u als deskundige of betrokkene staan centraal. 29 mei, Utrecht.
SprintCity planning support tool was presented among international TOD experts at the BUFTOD 2012 conference in Paris (Marne-la-Vallée).
Landschap van de Deltametropool Plan van aanpak n.a.v. het nieuwe Rijksbeleid. Het landschap: de belangrijke vijfde pijler voor ons internationale vestigingsklimaat.
the Atlanta Beltline Urban planner Ryan Gravel (USA) gave a lecture on this grassroots TOD success and participated in an expert discussion on international TOD practices.
Rotterdam Bright Future A two-day programme on lessons for planning after the crisis, with +/- 25 professionals from various countries. April 26/27, 2012.
Antropoloog in Eigen Stad slot- bijeenkomst waarin terugkoppeling plaatst vindt n.a.v. de bijeenkomsten in februari 2012 te Rotterdam, Den Haag, Utrecht en Amsterdam.
tIP Final Debate: de Metropolitane Strategie van Nederland. Zijn we klaar voor de concurrentie met de internationaal groeiende metropolen? Donderdag 29 maart.
Verslag van de debatavond 'Nieuwe regels, nieuwe kansen'. met bijna 250 bezoekers.
Lecture series the International Perspectives (tIP) focuses on which activities or facilities are important for Randstad Holland and it needs to strive for.
tIP 07|07: Knowledge Clusters. A lecture by Philip McCann on the role of higher education institutions in their local economy. Thursday March 8, 2012 in Amsterdam.
tIP 06|07: Attractive City. A lecture by Doug Saunders on the importance of facilities in attracting new inhabitants. Thursday February 16, 2012 in Leiden.
tIP 5|7: International Organisations. A lecture by Eric Corijn on how the international character of The Hague can contribute to its development. Thursday January 26.
Serious game SprintStad v1.2 ondersteunt strategische beleidsvisies Utrecht door het simuleren van ontwikkelingen op Utrechtse spoorcorridor.
tIP 04|07: Self Organising City. A lecture by Stephen Marshall on how cities are put together. Thursday November 24, 2011 in Rotterdam.
tIP 03|07: Flagship Developments. A lecture by Paul Lecroart on how flagship developments fit into national development strategies. Thursday November 3, 2011.
tIP 02|07: Social Network City. A lecture by Christian Licoppe on the development of Urban Public Places into ‘Hybrid Ecologies’. Thursday October 13, 2011.
Interactive video debate 'Station to City', on international practices of Transit Oriented Development (TOD). Friday October 7, 2011.
tIP 02|07: Cultural Clusters. A lecture by Bernd Fesel on the Creative Economy and Randstad Holland. Thursday September 22, 2011 in Delft.
Atlas ABC belicht de rol van Randstad Holland als onderdeel van ABC, het verstedelijkte gebied Amsterdam-Brussels-Cologne en biedt zo een raamwerk voor debat.
Voetsporen Rond het Station gaat over het aantrekkelijk maken van stationsgebieden voor de voetganger en verdichting van het stedelijk weefsel rond het station.
Siebe Riedstra, secretaris-generaal IenM, ging in zijn tafelrede, tijdens het Algemeen Bestuur, in op de integratie van de beleidsvelden Ruimte en Infrastructuur bij IenM.
Vereniging Deltametropool organiseert een Randstad Oploop over de Randstadpassages in het Regeerakkoord. Met Jan Franssen en Maarten van Poelgeest.
Defining the Metropolis is een historische beschouwing en internationale vergelijking van de ontwikkelpatronen van de metropool.
SprintStad ontmoet Parelrivier. Deltametropool verkende de metro van Shenzhen en Hong Kong, en sprak er met verschillende professionals. Een reisverslag.
SprintStad is gepresenteerd op de internationale conferentie 'Next Generation Infrastructure Systems For Eco-Cities', te Shenzhen van 11 tot 13 november 2010.
BiC: op weg naar een driedubbele benuttingstrategie: intensivering
gebruik OV netwerk, integrale ontwikkeling mobiliteitsknopen en intensivering van de stad.
InteractieMilieus onderzoekt de uitwerking van specifieke interactiemilieus als opgave in de Randstad of als kans voor nieuwe ontwikkeling.
Project SprintStad onderzoekt de integrale ontwikkeling van stationsgebieden en spoormobiliteit in de Randstad en biedt een podium voor discussie.
Serious game SprintStad, onderdeel van project SprintStad, is een natuurgetrouw simulatiespel over de gelijktijdige ontwikkeling van stationsgebieden en OV-mobiliteit.
Als onderdeel van project SprintStad is een ruimtelijke inventarisatie van stationsgebieden in de Randstad uitgevoerd, tussen mei en juli 2010.
Werkplaats SprintStad brengt verschillende kennispartners samen. De opgedane kennis is basis voor de onderbouwing van project SprintStad.
Serious game Sprintstad was dinsdag 14 september 2010 onderdeel van de Projectenparade Spoorzoneontwikkeling van het kennisplein Mooi Nederland (VROM).
Platform SprintStad draagt project SprintStad uit, maakt de onderzoeksresultaten kenbaar en agendeert het onderwerp via debatten en lezingen.
De vereniging organiseert in reactie op de 'brede heroverweging'-rapporten een aantal bijeenkomsten die uitmonden in een advies aan het nieuwe kabinet.
Openbare debatbijeenkomst Hoe ver is de OV-stad? op 11 maart 2010 van 13:00 tot 15:00. De Dependance, Centrum voor Stadscultuur te Rotterdam.
Neville Mars Lezing 'The Chinese Dream: Hoe wordt Nederland daaruit wakker?' . Over mega- polissen van 480 miljoen inwoners en hun betekenis voor Nederland.
Het Programma van de Metropool is een onderzoek naar de vorm en randvoorwaarden voor nieuwe stedelijke brandpunten in de Randstad.
Wat heeft de Randstad te bieden? Dat is het onderwerp van de Randstad Oploop 'Dat is de Kracht van de Randstad'.
Debatbijeenkomst 'De Randstad, dat zijn wij'. Wat kun jij doen voor de ontwikkeling van een sterke Randstad, in deze tijden van crisis?
'The Future Randstad' bijeenkomst is een groot succes geworden: met o.a. Bart Vink (VROM), John Worthington (London) en Robert Yaro (New York).
Waar en wanneer werkt overstappen tussen auto en openbaar vervoer? Dat is het onderwerp van de Randstad Oploop 'De Overstap'.
De conferentie 'Randstad ná Urgent' gaat in op het gat dat dreigt te vallen in de ruimtelijke planning tussen Randstad Urgent en Randstad 2040.
'Holland: Hotspot of Hutspot?' een werkconferentie over het nut en de noodzaak van een lange termijnvisie.
Defining the Metropolis researches the influence of global top urban functions on the development of urban agglomerations in the world.