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Ambitious plans for RAI site
RAI Amsterdam and the City of Amsterdam are set to join forces in the years ahead to develop the site around the acclaimed convention centre. The aim is to create space for housing, amenities and green areas.
Towards a (more) vibrant Zuidas at eye level
As the number of residents continues to increase, Zuidas is transforming into a real Amsterdam city district. A lively street life is also part of that process, including in the evenings and at weekends. Perhaps surprisingly, the buildings of Zuidas have an important role to play in this.
Water authority grants Zuidas general permit
The Amstel, Gooi and Vecht water authority has granted Zuidas a ‘general water permit’. This permit allows various works that affect paved surfaces and surface water. You can submit an objection to the permit.
City Executive opts for new approach to city development
The City of Amsterdam Executive is opting for a new approach to city development. Densification will feature prominently in it, including in Zuidas. This is revealed in the development strategy ‘Building neighbourhoods for the future’ (‘Bouwen aan buurten van de Toekomst’) that is based on diversity in the city.
Planned 24-hour shelter in Kop Zuidas scrapped
Plans for Kop Zuidas to have a residential care centre for former homeless people on plot K will not go ahead. For the centre to be affordable, at least 30 housing units were needed. There is not sufficient space for that. The tender procedure for the plot will be in the second quarter of 2024.
2023: the year of shifting and digging
The broad contours of the second passageway at Amsterdam Zuid station became visible. The existing passageway was also renovated. Numerous construction projects were completed. We also put together a great summer party. All of that – and much more – was 2023 in Zuidas.
Draft zoning plan for northern zone of IJsbaanpad open for consultation
Zuidas is working on plans for the Verdi neighbourhood, part of which includes the northern zone of IJsbaanpad. This is being given a new use. From 9 November 2023, the draft zoning plan that will make this development possible is open for consultation.
Zuidas applies for general water permit
Starting in 2024, Zuidas intends to begin working with a general permit (‘koepelvergunning’) to cover all works related to water. This general permit will make it possible to gain permission for a large number of water-related works in the whole of the Zuidas area all at once.
Ukrainian refugee accommodation delayed by three months
The accommodation of around 100 Ukrainian refugees in Kapel & Convict will not begin until April 2024, three months later than planned. Because the location is part of the so-called Main Green Space Infrastructure ('Hoofdgroenstructuur'), the renovation work required explicit approval from Amsterdam City Council.
Consultation opens on draft zoning plan for Fred. Roeskestraat 55
On the site of the former temporary courthouse at Fred. Roeskestraat 55, there are plans to develop a building with offices and housing. The draft zoning plan for this development is now open for consultation until 18 October 2023. A walk-in evening has been scheduled for 21 September.
3 July: meeting to discuss works in Prinses Irenebuurt area
A lot of construction work is taking place between Amsterdam Zuid station and Prinses Irenestraat. In the upcoming period, there will also be works in and around the station. On 3 July 2023, we are organising a walk-in meeting at the Thomaskerk to update you on what is happening.
Meeting about temporary courthouse plots
There are plans for housing and offices in the location where the temporary courthouse used to be. For that to happen, the zoning plan will need to be changed. We are organising an information meeting together with the Central Government Real Estate Agency (RVB).