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Tendering process launched for housing and offices in Ravel

On 26 April 2023, the tendering process for a new project in the future Ravel residential district was launched. Between the Valley building and De Boelelaan, there are two plots where social and mid-market rented housing, office accommodation and a supermarket are planned.

VU Main Building marks 50th anniversary

Exactly 50 years ago, on 12 April 1973, the VU Main Building opened its doors at De Boelelaan 1105. With a floor area of around nine hectares, it was one of Amsterdam’s largest and tallest buildings. There was not yet a trace of Zuidas to be seen.

CubeHouse environmental permit open for consultation

For the development of CubeHouse, permission has been granted to deviate from the zoning plan currently in force. A permit was issued on 5 April 2023 and is now open for consultation for six weeks. The application for planning permission will now also be submitted swiftly.

Zuidas Market is here to stay

Following a successful 18-month trial period, there’s good news: Zuidas Market is here to stay. From 9.00 until 17.00 every Thursday, Gershwinplein is the place to go for your groceries and delicatessen. Or simply to enjoy the atmosphere and have a chat.

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?

Children and willows thrive in Ravel natural playground

In the Ravel residential neighbourhood, the Kindercampus Zuidas has a brand-new natural playground and it’s even better than the old one. ‘In my view, a natural playground can be judged a success if there are as many places to hide as possible.’

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.

2022 was quite the year – what does 2023 have in store?

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.

Courthouse art provides comfort, distraction and consolation

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.’
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