Rademacher, Tabea (2023) The Intersection Of Logistics And Livability: Restructuring Logistical Flows And Integrating Hubs Into Neighborhoods As A Pathway To Increase Livability. Master thesis.
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Abstract
Over the past years, changes within the consumption of goods has taken place. Consumers are inclined to shop online more regularly, which results in an increased number of package deliveries. Previous research has shown that many of these deliveries are to homes, which is challenging the last-mile operations in terms of capacity, transport volume, as well as traffic flow and road safety. Additionally, deliveries via trucks and vans are also seen as a disturbance to the neighborhood and as a negative impact on the environment and its livability. To manage these volumes, the re-structuring of logistical flows becomes from importance. For that, the integration of hubs to manage the last-mile delivery has been on the rise. This thesis is looking at the plans for the re-development of the neighborhood Spoorzone in Zwolle and Beurskwartier in Utrecht and investigates how restructuring logistical flows through a hub system can impact the livability of the neighborhoods. Contrary to the literature, which focuses much on the optimization of the package delivery and logistics sector, this thesis also takes into account the societal side. The findings show that livability can be increased by re-structuring logistical flows, integrating a hub system, and accounting for multifunctional spaces in the design that promote traffic and social safety. For this to be taken into consideration for future designs, an integration of these vital aspects is important, including a careful consideration for stakeholder management and collaboration.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Degree programme: | Society, Sustainability and Planning (MSc Socio-spatial Planning) |
| Supervisor: | Tillema, T. and Rauws, W.S. |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Jul 2023 11:57 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Jul 2023 11:57 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4233 |
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