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Temporary ABN AMRO cooling unit located in Mahlerplein
Until mid-December 2025, ABN AMRO will have its cooling supplied from a cooling unit located in Gustav Mahlerplein. This is because, some distance away, Vattenfall is moving the existing cooling pipelines to make space for the new Ravel residential district.
Preparing the area around The CubeHouse for residential use
We have begun preparing the area around The CubeHouse for residential use. This will take until the end of February 2026. Cyclists and pedestrians are already being diverted in Parnassusweg because of the regeneration of Amsterdam Zuid station.
Strawinskypad closed for construction of GVB fast charging station
From 3 November 2025 until October 2026, part of Strawinskypad will be closed. In Strawinskylaan located above it, the Amsterdam local transport company (GVB) will then be building a fast charging station for city buses.
Works and disruption in Beethovenstraat and Ravellaan
We are making good progress preparing the area underground for the development of the new Ravel residential district, including by moving countless cables and pipelines. Traffic in De Boelelaan, de Ravellaan and Beethovenstraat can continue to expect disruption.
Temporary park next to The Pulse of Amsterdam
In early 2026, the Kenniskwartier (Knowledge District) will be getting its own temporary city park. The undeveloped plot next to The Pulse of Amsterdam will not be built on for 8 to 10 years. In the meantime, people in the area can enjoy trees, green areas and seating.
Relandscaping work resumes on central De Boelelaan
We are relandscaping the central section of De Boelelaan, between Parnassusweg and Beethovenstraat. We are resurfacing the road, making it safer and adding additional greenery. Residents and other interested parties are being invited to contribute ideas.
Clean streets subsidy in Zuid city district
Do you have a plan for making your street or neighbourhood cleaner? If so, you should submit an application for the new ‘Zuid city district Clean Streets’ subsidy. A total of €61,200 is available for residents. The deadline for subsidy applications is 1 December 2025.
Temporary layout for area around PI59
In the period from 18 August until 26 September 2025, we will relandscaping Prinses Irenestraat in the area around the PI59 office building. We are reinstating the street paving and green areas. In a later phase, we will be introducing the permanent new layout.
Water in Zuidas not yet of swimming quality
Just like in many other parts of the city, the quality of the water in Zuidas is not yet good enough for swimming. With one exception: the Nieuwe Meer lake. Elsewhere, we are working to improve it, by adding aquatic plants and creating nature-friendly banks.
Changes to Zuidas streets because of station passageway
Benjamin Brittenstraat is still quiet and calm. When the Brittenpassage opens at Amsterdam Zuid station in 2027 at the latest, that will certainly change. The same applies to Aaron Coplandstraat. We are planning to adjust the layout of the streets.
Could you be the new attraction in Vivaldi?
In the Vivaldi neighbourhood, between EMA and Van der Valk, a building plot will be available for four years starting in 2026. We are challenging creative people from Amsterdam – and beyond – to come up with an exciting temporary use for it. Are you up to the challenge?
12-18 June: watch as Ravellaan artwork is created
The future residential district Ravel is having an open-air exhibition. Between 12 and 18 June 2025, nine street artists will be transforming 120 m of construction hoardings in Maurice Ravellaan into colourful street art. Come along and watch it live. Alternatively, you can join a guided tour.