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The City of Amsterdam and owner First Sponsor are initiating a study into possibilities for redeveloping the Meerparc office building in Amstelveenseweg. The two parties signed a letter of intent to this effect on 21 October 2022.
The legal battle over the setting up of a branch of McDonald’s underneath The Gustav housing complex has taken a new turn. The owner of the ground floor has won a legal case against the building’s residents. But that does not yet mean that the case is closed.
Above all else, 2022 was the year when funding for the Zuidasdok project was finalized. But of course, it was also a year when we just kept on building. Many new homes were completed and work continued on the major upgrade at Amsterdam Zuid station. Preparations also began on the renovation of the motorway interchange at De Nieuwe Meer.
The exterior walls of Vrije Universiteit’s new Research Building are now windtight and watertight. The structure along the side of the building which protects cyclists and pedestrians from any falling building materials can now also be removed. Work will also begin on fitting out the laboratories inside the building.
Right next to Beatrixpark, KondorWessels Vastgoed is developing 94 homes. The residential building, named Habitat Royale, aims to provide good quality accommodation for all its residents: people, flora and fauna. Construction starts in the third quarter of 2024.
The stunning new courthouse building is home to an extensive art collection that is also accessible to the public. It serves a very special purpose. ‘The art has a comforting effect in a place where very serious things happen.’
Thursday, 17 November saw the official opening of the newly relandscaped Europaplein-Oost. It creates a real meeting place for the neighbourhood, in a green and leafy setting that features a new play area. In the evenings, it will be brought to life by the Virtual Fountains light artwork.
Since the end of October 2022, there have been sounds of demolition hammers at work in Prinses Irenestraat as the plasterwork and several floors in the former Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) are being demolished. The work will last until mid-December at the latest.
The relandscaping of Europaplein-Oost has now been completed. The project has had its fair share of setbacks: firstly, in reaching agreement with local residents and then dealing with issues involving the design and construction/landscaping. But the result is worth the wait. Be sure not to miss the official opening on Thursday, 17 November 2022.
Plans for a museum of contemporary art in the former courthouse building in Parnassusweg are now a significant step closer. The lease agreement for the building is expected to be signed soon.
The completion of EDGE Stadium, the former headquarters of Loyens & Loeff on Fred. Roeskestraat is nearly here. The stand-out feature is the newly renovated atrium. ‘After two years of work, it’s really something to see it all coming together.’
A community with a social impact, bringing together entrepreneurship, knowledge and business. That’s the VU StartHub, which opened on the VU campus on 6 October 2022. It’s a place where students can make their dreams a reality.