The International Horticultural Expo “Expo 2022 Floriade Almere, the Netherlands” invites for a contribution to the further development of the ‘Green City Concept’.
In collaboration with the international community, Floriade Expo 2022 will showcase the contribution of the horticulture sector to the Green City Concept.
This brochure describes the concept of Floriade Expo 2022 and provides a general overview of the participation process.
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PROFILE OF ALMERE
NEW TOWN ALMERE
ALMERE
AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam Metropolitan Area
NETHERLANDS
New Town Almere has pioneering spirit in its DNA. It is only
the province and was formed from land reclaimed from the
40 years ago that the first pile was sunk in the reclaimed
Zuiderzee. Dykes, locks and pumps today take care of
ground, and the first inhabitants - pioneers indeed - sett-
water management, as this polder area lies below the level
led in this new, polder city. Today, 200.000 people live
of the surrounding water.
here and Almere, within the European context, is seen as
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a successful example of a planned city within a greater,
Almere is growing fast and aims to be the fifth-largest city
metropolitan area.
in the Netherlands by 2030. A stone’s throw from the tourist hot-spot of Amsterdam, which draws more than
Due to its location in the province of Flevoland, Almere
17 million tourists per year, Almere forms part of the
is 2 to 5 m under sea level. This southern part of
Amsterdam Metropolitan Area.
Flevoland, the Flevopolder, is the largest artificial island of
GARDEN CITY The masterplan for Almere was drawn in 1978. The
separated from each other by extensive green areas and
inspiration for this masterplan was the Garden City
stretches of water. Another striking feature is the system of
Concept,
separate traffic flows - with separated bicycle paths and
developed
by
the
English
sociologist
Sir
Ebenezer Howard. This revolutionary model for urban
bus lanes.
development, created in 1898, assumes a harmonious relationship between city and countryside.
In 2006 a new city centre was opened, designed by Rem Koolhaas of the Office of Metropolitan Architecture
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(O.M.A.). This remarkable design features a sloping
union will spring a new hope, a new life, a new civilization.�
ground level, with a pedestrian zone of shops and
Sir Ebenezer Howard
houses located above the street level of traffic and parking. The city centre drew international attention with
The city of Almere was originally designed as a number of
its signature architects, including Will Alsop, Kazuyo
semi-separate nuclei, each with its own neighbourhoods,
Sejima, Gigon & Guyer, Christian de Portzamparc, David
facilities and identity, connected through a shared infra-
Chipperfield and Rem Koolhaas.
structure and a common city centre. These districts are
ALMERE PRINCIPLES The Almere Principles were drawn up in 2008, in collaboration
2. CONNECT PLACE AND CONTEXT
5. CONTINUE INNOVATION
with the international sustainability expert William McDonough,
The first step in connecting the city with its broader context
To
to inspire all who contribute to the future of the city. The Almere
will be achieved by strengthening and enhancing the city’s
processes, technologies and infrastructures, and we will
Principles provide a powerful framework for guiding the
identity and image. Powered by this dynamic and the ideal
support experimentation and the exchange of knowledge.
difficult decisions related to infrastructure development, green
of mutual benefit, the city will maintain active relationships
space management and re-negotiation of the relationships
with surrounding communities, both near and far.
between the municipality and the residents. The Almere
advance
the
city
we
will
encourage
improved
6. DESIGN HEALTHY SYSTEMS To sustain the city we will utilize Cradle to Cradle
Principles are a source of inspiration for Almere to develop
3. COMBINE CITY AND NATURE
solutions, recognizing the interdependence, at all scales,
from a Garden City to a Green City.
To give meaning to the city we aim to bring about unique and
of ecological, social and economic health.
lasting combinations of the urban and natural fabric, and 1. CULTIVATE DIVERSITY
raise awareness of human interconnectedness with nature.
In order to enrich the city we acknowledge diversity as
7. EMPOWER PEOPLE TO MAKE THE CITY Acknowledging
citizens
to
be
the
driving
force
in
a defining characteristic of robust ecological, social and
4. ANTICIPATE CHANGE
creating, maintaining and sustaining the city, we facilitate
economical
stimulating
To honour the evolution of the city we will incorporate generous
possibilities for them to pursue their unique potentials, with
diversity in all areas, we can ensure Almere will continue
flexibility and adaptability in our plans and programs, in order to
spirit and dignity.
to grow and thrive, as a city rich in variety.
facilitate broad and open-ended opportunities for future generations.
systems.
By
appraising
and
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Almere Central Station
TRANSPORTATION Schiphol
international
airport
Almere and easy to reach.
is
only
45
km
from
With an excellent direct train
Central Station. Travelling by car from Schiphol to Floriade
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Expo 2022 will take just 30 minutes.
8 min The city of Amsterdam, the Dutch capital, is only 30 km from Almere. The direct train connection from the city centre of Amsterdam to the centre of Almere takes just 20 minutes. Travelling by car from the centre of Amsterdam to the Floriade Expo 2022 takes only 30 minutes.
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Almere has a warm and moderate oceanic climate (Cfb), characterised by mild to cool winters and warm summers, with moderate, year-round precipitation.
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The annual average temperature in Almere is 9.2 °C and annual average precipitation is 796 mm. At 45 mm, April is the month with the lowest precipitation and October, with 80 mm, the highest. August is the warmest month, with an
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average temperature of 16.6 °C. January, with an average of 2.2 °C, is the coldest month of the year.
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PROFILE OF FLORIADE
FLORIADE EXPO 2022 Floriade Expo 2022 is an A1 international horticultura exhibition,
accredited by the International Association
of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) on 1 September 2015. Floriade Expo 2022 will be recognised by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in November 2017.
Exhibits and presentations at Floriade Expo 2022 will address how the green city concept can be expressed and how urban challenges like feeding the city, improving the health of citizens, ensuring enough green space and reducing energy consumption will be tackled.
Host: The Government of the Netherlands Host city: Almere Organiser: Floriade Almere 2022 BV Duration: From 28 April 2022 – 23 October 2022
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THEME The overall theme of Floriade Expo 2022 is “Growing
In this context, four sub-themes have been developed:
Green Cities”, under the motto, “Go Greener”. • Green - parks and green structures which make cities
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The Earth has seven billion inhabitants. More than 50%
more attractive;
of them now live in cities. By 2050 this percentage will
• Food - food production, safety and food security solutions;
have increased to nearly 70%. With continued, relentless
• Health - the contribution of green structures to a healthy
urbanisation, we have no option than to look for ways of
living environment, as well as the contribution made by
keeping our cities safe, healthy and attractive - to find a
green spaces to the physical and mental vitality of city
better balance between ‘grey’ and ‘green’.
inhabitants; • Energy - sustainable energy solutions, as well as the contribution of green spaces towards a vital city.
EXPERIENCE CONCEPT Floriade Expo 2022 has three layers:
The green top attractions will appeal to the imagination and stimulate repeat visits. Sustainability will, of course,
1. GREEN CITY
play a central role. These attractions will therefore
The basis of Floriade Expo 2022 consists of inspiring
continue to be a component of the future residential district
entries from cities around the world, communicating
or perhaps find a new location elsewhere in the world.
their vision of the Green City. These exhibitions will be situated in a unique arboretum, covering the entire
3. THE ULTIMATE GREEN EVENT
expo site. The arboretum itself will be a complete
The inspiring programme and sparkling line-up of events
catalogue of trees, plants and crops, arranged in alpha-
and
betical order, each item having a demonstrable function in
2022 will be a lively and dynamic place to be.
the context of a green city. For example, some will lower a
Each day will bring something new to discover and
city’s temperature, others will store water, clean the air or
experience. There will be workshops, pop-ups, art instal-
create energy.
lations, as well as meet-and-greets, cultural events and
festivities
will
ensure
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Floriade
Expo
entertainment - all contributing to make the Floriade the 2. GREEN TOP ATTRACTIONS Floriade Expo 2022 appeals to a broad public.
ultimate, green event.
LEGACY The international horticultural exhibition, Floriade Expo 2022, provides a platform for participants to present their
vision
of
the
green
city
through
innovative,
state-of-the-art projects. And this is not a temporary platform. On conclusion of Floriade Expo 2022, the expo
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area
will
be
further
developed
to
become
a new city district, based on green city principles. This means that Floriade Expo 2022 will have a sustained impact.
The contours of the new district will be visible in 2022, represented by the first homes and services, infrastructure and green, public areas. The design of this urban development has been prepared by the Dutch firm, MVRDV, a globally operating architecture and urbanism practice with the progressive ideal of engaging in solving global issues.
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plot will contain plants and trees, the Latin names of which
structure development in cities. This arboretum will present
start with the letter allocated to the plot.
perennials, creepers, hydrophtes and flower bulbs, all
We invite participants to choose a plot with planting that
of which contribute to a green, healthy and sustainable
bears a relationship to their exhibit, country or city of
city. Important criteria for planting are reflected in the four
origin. Each plot has a surface area of 920 m2.
subthemes of Floriade - biodiversity, air purification, food
Participants may choose to occupy a whole, half or quarter
production and city climate management.
plot. Exhibition concepts should reflect the Floriade theme
Interestingly, the arboretum will be planted in alphabetical order. Each plot within the expo grounds will be allocated
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exemplary combinations of a variety of trees, shrubs,
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PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES We invite participants to join us in adding meaning to the concept of the green city at Floriade Expo 2022. Together we will build a green and healthy city,
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which will serve as an example for future urban developments and shared innovation with our partners, participants and visitors.
Floriade Expo 2022 will also establish a five-year, international knowledge exchange and solution design. The objective is to build an international Green City Community and to elaborate solutions for a liveable Growing Green City.
PARTICIPATION PROCEDURE Participation Procedure for Official Participants
Participation Procedure for Non-official Participants
Official Participants are states and intergovernmental organisations which are officially invited by the government of the Netherlands in
Non-official participants are international and domestic NGOs and companies, as well as domestic provinces and cities.
accordance with the BIE Convention. The participation takes place on the basis of the General and Special Regulations approved by the BIE.
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Official Invitation by the Government of the Netherlands October 2019 Confirmation of Participation
Preparation and Contracting Phase Definition of the potential Exhibition Area Submitting Theme Statement and Exhibition Concept Review and approval of the Exhibition Concept
Signing Participation Contract Appointing the Commissioner General of Section
Planning &
Expo-Phase
Dismantling
Construction Phase Design & Construction Planning Construction Permits, Visa & Work
Pavilion
Phase
Permits Garden Construction & Preparation of the Exhibition
Operation,
Dismantling &
Cultural Program,
Termination of
International
the Participation
Competitions,
Contracts
Commercial Activities, Nations Day, B2B
International knowledge exchange and solution design
Invitation by Floriade Almere 2022
Submitting an Application, - Theme Statement and Exhibition Concept - Definition of the potential Exhibition Area - Review and approval of the Exhibition
Signing Participation Contract
Planning Phase - Design & Construction Planning - Garden
Expo-Phase Pavilion Operation, B2B
Construction & Preparation of the Exhibition
Concept
International knowledge exchange and solution design
Dismantling Phase Dismantling & Termination of the Participation Contracts
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CONTAC T participants@floriade.com T: +31 36 82 00 303 www.floriade.com