Land Reclamation

Projects that convert degraded or unusable land into productive or public use.

Articles with this tag: 5 Updated: August 7, 2026

Articles with this tag

Almere, Netherlands Almere Almere is a modern planned city in the province of Flevoland, Netherlands. Built on reclaimed land near Amsterdam, it grew rapidly in the late 20th century and is a major residenti…

Arborea — town and comune in the Province of Oristano, Sardinia Arborea Arborea is a low-lying agricultural town and comune in the Province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy, known for its planned reclamation origins, dairy industry and proximity to coastal…

Ariel Sharon Park (Ayalon Park) — reclaimed urban park in the Tel Aviv area Ariel Sharon Park A large urban reclamation project transforming the former Hiriya landfill and Ayalon River floodplains into a linked network of parks, wetlands, trails, recycling facilities and en…

Artificial island (man-made island) Artificial island Artificial islands are human-built landmasses created by reclamation, piling or floating systems. This article summarizes types, construction methods, uses, history, and environmen…

Netherlands (Kingdom of the Netherlands)

Netherlands (Kingdom of the Netherlands) Netherlands Overview of the Netherlands: geography, government, history, culture, economy and notable facts about this low-lying Western European country with Caribbean ties.