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1. Introduction

1.1. Background

Towards Adaptive Circular Cities, Concepts for a sustainable urban environment:

The research project "Adaptive Circular Cities" in which the institutes LEI Wageningen UR, Alterra,
Deltares, ECN and TNO worked together in collaboration with the Dutch Ministry of Economic
Affairs to bring knowledge aiming to make cities more adaptive, circular and more sustainable.
Several stakeholders from the Amsterdam Living Lab Buiksloterham acted as a discussion partner or
"launching customer", and in addition, the district is used as test case for the solutions offered.

• The project addressed major challenges for urban areas :
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• Implementing climate change mitigation

• Adaptation to climate changes and sea level rise

• Sustainable use of natural resources and ecosystems

• Finding alternatives for valuable resources

• Transition to circular economies.

Figure 1: Towards Adaptive Circular Cities 2

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