Creative classes are usually found in inspirational, cultural environments. From that perspective, the presence of an attractive cultural or historical environment that is actively enjoyed by many people is a major asset for many cities. Cultural heritage has become a resource of both...

This paper presents a study on appraisal of the Betuweroute, a 160 kilometre dedicated freight railway line connecting the port of Rotterdam with the German Ruhr area. The Betuweroute is an interesting example of a major investment in railroads for several reasons. Political decision making on...