table-3 Table 3 strategies for regeneration of the river bed and river

Nov 26, 2023
Participants Table 3



Nov 16, 2023
Ben Kuipers, Anastasiia Palii

Investigate possible strategies for regeneration of the river bed and river banks as a resilient system. Making use of natural processes in river sedimentation and variations of water level and vegetation- and soil development. How can periodical flooding and draught be avoided? How to grow to a sustainable and resilient river regime, which contributes to ecological development and biodiversity, natural beauty; landscape quality and water quality. Creating conditions for recreation, agricultural landuse, protection and safety and drinking water resources.
How does differentiation in backland conditions lead to variety in strategies?
Leading to a set of possible interventions for regeneration and differentiation in development over time. Short term interventions initiating processes for future development, leading to a coherent and resilient system.
Focus on research by design on a regional level, with elaborations both to national and local scale for testing the value.
Focus on midterm program, with opportunities for short term ‘no-regret’ actions and developing tools for a long term (national) strategy.




Ben Kuipers Shaping the space in which we live is my passion. For 30 years, it has been my mission to contribute to creating a living landscape and liveable cities in our public domain. With people, for people. Flexible and focused on development over time.
I grew up on the coast. The North Sea beach for me is the ultimate design. Just water and sand, in constantly changing combinations, never the same. It is a model of power and simplicity, but also majestic andsubtle. This stunning coast challenges, but also frees the visitor. In all aspects it is a living landscape and a source of inspiration for my work.
I like to work for people and organisations that want to make their space their own. With sharp analytical skills I look for the ‘question behind the question’ and the stories and unique nature of the space. Designing while researching is my style, I ask questions and listen. First gaining an overview of the whole, while keeping an eye on crucial details, I reach tailor-made, powerful designs and guidance advice.


Anastasiia Palii Urbanist, curator of educational programs (Ukraine). For the last 6 years she has been working as an urbanist in an NGO&office Urban Reform, of which 3 years as a partner and project leader. She specialises in urbanism, urban design of public spaces, participation, research and architecture and urbanism education. Anastasiia coordinated the urban team in President Zeleny’s Big Construction project, which consisted of 30 urban parks in 30 cities of Ukraine and whose goal was to create sports and youth infrastructure in Ukrainian cities and create new high-quality landscape and public spaces in 2021. Now she coordinates vision and master plans projects for Ukrainian cities.