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Suggest ideas for the pocket park between PI59 and Freshfields

Between PI59, formerly home to the Amsterdam International Community School (AICS), and the law firm Freshfields, we have plans to create a pocket park. We are eager to do this in consultation with the local neighbourhood. Will you contribute your ideas?

Conversation with Mayor on locations for Erotic Centre

On Tuesday, 28 March, the City of Amsterdam invites you to join Mayor Halsema in conversation about the potential locations for an Erotic Centre. Two of these locations are in the Zuid city district. You can also watch on the live stream.

How do we keep Zuidas accessible and liveable?

In the Thomaskerk church on 23 March, 2023, we will be presenting the draft Zuidflank Mobility Plan (‘Mobiliteitsplan Zuidflank’). A webinar will then follow on Monday, 27 March. In the plan, we explain how we intend to ensure that the area in and around Zuidas remains accessible and liveable up to 2040. Will you also be attending?

Plug pulled on Sapiens creative centre in Valley

The ‘Sapiens’ creative partnership that was set to become part of Valley is coming to an end. Its initiators, Inholland University of Applied Science, Naturalis Biodiversity Center and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam), have concluded that the enterprise is not viable.

Clearer façade advertising rules for Zuidas

The rules for façade advertising in Zuidas are set to change, bringing them more in line with the general rules that apply in Amsterdam. A draft amending decision to this effect is currently open for consultation, from 16 February until 29 March 2023.

Zoning plan approved for museum

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.

Greenery, art bridge and restructuring work in central De Boelelaan

In April, we held an information meeting about the restructuring work in the central section of De Boelelaan. The meeting focused on the draft design for the green section, the building of the art bridge and the new infrastructure. We promised to report on what was discussed.

Restructuring work on Europaplein-Oost delayed

The restructuring work on Europaplein-Oost has been delayed by four months. We will also only be able to include 46 of the 55 parking spaces planned. The roots of some of the trees are too big, preventing us from paving the soil on top of them.

Wielingenstraat set to be made safer

The design of the upgraded Wielingenstraat is now definitive. With a separate cycle path, optically narrowed lanes and a reduction in freight traffic, the street is set to become safer. A green central reservation will also give it a leafier look and feel.

McDonald’s The Gustav not yet totally ruled out

The establishment of a McDonald’s underneath The Gustav housing complex has not yet been completely ruled out. The environmental permit issued by the City of Amsterdam may no longer apply, but the fast food chain still has several other options.

Final design for the ‘green gateway’ at Kop Zuidas

The Kop Zuidas neighbourhood will get a new ‘green gateway’. It will be an exclave of the larger Hogelandplein and the design has now been finalized. We will start work on creating the green gateway at the start of 2023.

Rising construction costs put paid to Conservatorium

The Conservatorium van Amsterdam music academy will not be setting up an annex in the monumental buildings known as Kapel & Convict in Beatrixpark after all. Prices on the construction and energy markets have increased so explosively that the financial risks are too great.
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