...Henk Hofstede Purpose – The aim of this paper is to assess the thinning notion in a case study while acknowledging the hybrid nature of regional identities with the past. In The Netherlands, a process can be observed in which regions actively claim their uniqueness to ensure their development...

... to green urban spaces, to enhance value and meaning. Findings Based on case studies conducted in The Netherlands, the approach proves that by linking an economic value to green urban spaces, space is considered differently, authorities tend to prioritize these spaces and additional spinoffs realize...

...; identifying these values; and planning for the enhancement of thereof. Findings Based on case studies conducted in Amersfoort, The Netherlands, this interactive method invites people to think about the use and experience values of spatial aspects and rate them according to importance and vulnerability...

... The Netherlands In 2009, the Swedish town of Lekeberg adopted a rather unusual policy measure: it decided to raffle building lots among in‐migrants and new firms that decide to move there. In the same year, the Austrian village of Rappottenstein announced to give away free lots for outsiders that wanted...

... in Parkweelde and Randerbroek (Amersfoort, The Netherlands). Findings Green‐planning is not just about flora and fauna, but also about planning for economic benefits and thus needs to have a quantifiable value. The Green Credit Tool enhances integrated green‐planning by means of the value matrix...