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Residential area Ravel

Ravel will be a green, car-free, mixed residential area in the heart of Zuidas, designed for families, blending in seamlessly with the surrounding areas. Meeting, recreation, exercise and play are the priorities in our plan for this new neighbourhood. Car traffic will be deprioritised, helping to create a safe living environment. That means that cars will not be allowed in public spaces. Residential, work and public functions will be located at ground level wherever possible. This will create more interaction between the buildings and the public space outside. We will also incorporate water and green space to enhance opportunities for biodiversity and recreational use.

Allocation of space within the new neighbourhood

The plan provides space for 1,350 homes, of which 40% will be social rental, 40% mid-priced rental and 20% owner-occupier. In addition, space has been allocated on the edges of the new neighbourhood for offices, commercial usages, social facilities, a school and hospitality establishments. The temporary Zuidas Children’s Campus will also be given a permanent home.

In addition to houses, there will also be offices and facilities

Ravellaan

The new neighbourhood will be accessed via the new Ravellaan – which has yet to be constructed – but will have a car-free inner zone. There will be parking spaces in two underground parking garages, which will be accessible from Ravellaan. Public space will be designed to feel like a park, promoting meeting, play and recreation. The integration of the water in De Boelegracht will play an important role.

Impression of a neighbourhood square in Ravel

Timetable

The zoning plan was adopted in 2021 and became irrevocable in 2022. The development of the neighbourhood consists of 4 construction phases. Each phase lasts approximately 3 years. In March 2024 on the south side along De Boelegracht, we will start building the new Kindercampus Zuidas, and in June Ravelly residential block, which will include 75 social rental homes. At the end of 2024 / beginning of 2025, the construction of 75 medium-priced rental homes will start in the Tic-Tac-Toe project. Mid 2026 we will build on lots C and D on Beethovenstraat. Followoed by the towers along the new Maurice Ravellaan. This new road connects Beethovenstraat with Antonio Vivaldistraat and will be constructed from summer 2023. The homes and offices in the final phase of the plan area (southeast) are expected to be completed around 2035. This will depend on many factors, of course.

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