Repair & ReuseApeldoornSee circular demolition in ApeldoornSee circular demolition in Apeldoorn In Apeldoorn, circular demolition on Griffiersveld put old concrete pavers back on the same street. You can still walk that residential road and see a street that kept its own stones. What you can do in Apeldoorn - Walk Griffiersveld in the Matenveld district and look at the reused pavers (CityLoops on circular demolition) - Ask the city to measure a road before it is rebuilt, and to store the counts in the city road list - Ask for road materials to be listed on a matching tool such as DuSpot when the city has them to spare - Ask the contractor to reuse pavers on the same street before anyone orders new ones - If you farm or build nearby, ask whether spare pavers from a city job are available How to join The Griffiersveld job is finished, so you take part by walking the street and by asking the city to keep the rule. Before the works, the city measured how much road material there was and how good it was. Apeldoorn first thought of building its own online market, then chose DuSpot, a Dutch list other cities already use for street works. By the end of the project the city agreed to publish its materials there, including what sits in municipal depots. You do not need a ticket to walk the street. Check the city or DuSpot if you want to take materials. Why it matters in Apeldoorn A brick road is simpler than a hospital, and that is why it is a good first copy. The piles are concrete, bricks, tiles, ceramics, stone, and soil. When those stay in the neighbourhood, the next street does not start from a quarry. CityLoops noted that eager city staff and the contractor did more for reuse than a brand-new website. Find more community projects in Apeldoorn. Good to know - What is circular demolition on a road? Crews lift the pavers instead of crushing them into mixed waste, then lay the sound ones again. - Where is the street? Griffiersveld, Matenveld, Apeldoorn, in the 7327 DV postcode area.demolitionpaversstreet +2
CommunityStuttgartTrial traffic calming with mobile greenTest a greener curb before permanent rebuild Mobiles Grün lets neighbourhoods try converting a parking or traffic strip into stay-space with planters and seating. After a successful trial, cities can lock in lasting greening. Fast, reversible, and cheaper than guessing. What you can do - Ask your Ortsbeirat or district office for a timed parking-bay greening pilot - Partner with schools or Bürgerinitiativen to staff watering and weekend presence - Document who uses the space, then push for permanent unsealing if it works How it works Mobile containers and parklet-style kits occupy curb space for a set period. Neighbours live with the change, then decide together whether to keep it. Why it matters Streets learn in public. A temporary green bay is how communities prove cooler, quieter blocks without waiting for a full rebuild.parklettraffic calmingtrial +2
