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Co Verdaas is a Professor of Urban Area Development at the Department of Management in the Built Environment at TU Delft. His work focuses on connecting area development and social issues, advocating for a holistic approach that avoids polarization in debates between ecological objectives and development. Verdaas emphasizes the importance of incorporating big data and innovative concepts in urban planning, particularly in the context of housing challenges, agricultural structures, energy transitions, and mobility. He believes in the potential of government to play a coordinating role among market parties to achieve meaningful investments in urban development. Through collaboration with Stichting Kennis Gebiedsontwikkeling (SKG), he seeks to expand knowledge and understanding within this field, promoting a broader perspective necessary for addressing the significant social tasks associated with area development. His academic contributions also include publications in relevant fields and secondary employment in urban development management.
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