Once again we were able to visit municipality Hengelo and get in-depth information from the project manager and architect developing this multiannual plan. This year, the students had already performed a thermal walk along the same locations previously studied in summer. The most unexpected feature was the temperature, with 15 degrees Celsius it was unusually hot for December, with some students even walking around in a t-shirt. This changed later in the afternoon during our site visit though. The recycled materials blended in well and were only noticed when they were pointed out.
What we learned of upcoming plans is that the renewal of the shopping center will feature stream restoration. The planned underground parking garage had to be changed to above ground, of ten stories. This will affect the skyline of Hengelo in the coming years, and thereby also the sun reaching this restored stream area. South of the market square housing with accessible green areas are planned. As plans can change frequently, we eagerly await to see what the end result will be of the newly revised areas.
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