Rotterdam Central District
Downtown Hub in a European Metropolitan Network
www.rotterdam-centraldistrict.nl
Welcome to Rotterdam Central District Rotterdam is young and dynamic and has a hands-on mentality. The city exudes ambition and a no-nonsense attitude, cherishing entrepreneurship as a fundamental value. We are a city that invites exploration, a city to be experienced. As the city’s calling card, Rotterdam Central District is pivotal to the economic development of the city centre. Thanks to its transport options, central location and the mixture of multinationals, local businesses and housing, the area is set to be transformed into a dynamic portal offering access to the city, making it a varied and appealing business location. Rotterdam is a city where you will surely feel at home.
International and regional transport hub
Amsterdam Central Station 0 h 35 min
UK London 4 h 00 min
Schiphol Airport 0 h 20 min
Rotterdam is the gateway to Europe, offering
Rotterdam The Hague Airport 0 h 16 min
excellent road, train, air, inland waterway and short sea shipping connections. Once completed in 2012, the new ultra-modern public transport terminal will make Rotterdam Central District an international transport hub, through which 75 million travellers per year are expected to pass by 2025. Schiphol international airport (which is only 20 minutes away by high-speed train) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport offer direct flights to and from destinations worldwide. The connection to the European high-speed train network and the regional light rail service RandstadRail bring destinations such as The Hague, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, London and Hamburg within easy reach.
“Once the new Central Station has been completed, our Shell Downstream Office will be located at one of the most accessible locations in the Netherlands.” PETER DE WIT PRESIDENT OF SHELL NEDERLAND
Belgium Antwerp 0 h 35 min Belgium Brussels 1 h 10 min
France Paris 2 h 40 min
Energy Capital of Europe The Port of Rotterdam has been the largest seaport in Europe for many years, handling more cargo than any other European port. Rotterdam is sure to retain this position as it is set to reclaim 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of land from the sea for new port activities. The port is also one of the four most important ports in the world. Such a significant port city needs a dynamic urban centre with a 24-hour economy that can accommodate organizations related to Rotterdam’s traditionally strong energy, logistical, industrial and trade sectors. Rotterdam Central District is that economic centre.
FACTS AND FIGURES
Unique partnership
4th largest port in the world and largest in Europe
The municipal authorities, tenants, investors and
over 1,000 ports worldwide
developers have joined forces in the public/private
Massive petrochemical cluster: 6 refineries, 47 chemical
partnership: Rotterdam Central District. This partnership
and petrochemical companies, and 6 crude oil terminals
430 million tonnes imported and exported (2010) First port of call: 500 scheduled sailings a week to
acts as a business club and promoter for the area, overseeing its development into a professional city centre with a 24-hour economy. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any information regarding housing, office space or doing business in Rotterdam Central District. K info@rotterdam-centraldistrict.nl www.rotterdam-centraldistrict.nl
“A city with an international port like Rotterdam must have a city centre of international stature.” HANS SMITS PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE PORT OF ROTTERDAM
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“Foreigners and the Dutch will both experience the no-nonsense, can-do character of the city.” PETER TER KULVE CHAIRMAN OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF UNILEVER BENELUX
“Brazil’s economy is clearly on the move. We’ve opted for Rotterdam because it’s the gateway to Europe.” SAMIR AWAD MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PETROBRAS NETHERLANDS B.V.
Inspiring and sustainable A 50% CO2 reduction (compared with 1990), 100% climateproof by 2025 and a stronger economy; these are Rotterdam’s sustainability targets. For the sustainable development of Rotterdam Central District, we are aiming for a climate-proof city, cleaner air, a reduction in CO2 emissions and more greenery. These targets perfectly reflect our energetic approach and will help Rotterdam Climate Initiative achieve its ambition to become European Green Capital 2014.
FACTS AND FIGURES Green Mobility Center next to the Public Transport Terminal More than 3,000 m2 of solar panels on roof of new station Green roofs and walls (Underground) water storage
Qualified and skilful
‘A city of knowledge where students and researchers from the Netherlands and abroad work in pursuit of their futures.’ HENK SCHMIDT RECTOR MAGNIFICUS OF ERASMUS UNIVERSITY ROTTERDAM
Focus on quality of life
Enterprise, life, work, travel and relaxation - all these and more are possible in Rotterdam Central District. The area will continue to develop, becoming a new, appealing environment with mixed functions, combining e.g. housing, office space, restaurants, cafés and shops; in short, a high-density, highquality and highly desirable location. It’s no wonder that this area is already home to such well known organizations as Nationale Nederlanden, NautaDutilh, Houthoff Buruma, Marlies Dekkers
Rotterdam is home to internationally renowned knowledge
and Holland Casino,
institutions such as Erasmus University Rotterdam and
as well as leading multinationals such as Unilever, Shell, Petrobras,
Rotterdam School of Management (RSM). Delft University of
LyondellBasell, Hilton and RBS.
Technology is also located nearby. These institutions ensure a steady flow of highly trained and qualified personnel. The light
FACTS AND FIGURES
rail service RandstadRail, which connects Rotterdam and The
Public investment: 750 million euros
Hague, provides organizations located in Rotterdam Central
Extra 1000 apartments planned in city centre
District with easy access to a vast potential workforce.
Street-level partnership to improve quality of life
FACTS AND FIGURES 1.2 million people live in the greater Rotterdam area More than 170 nationalities live and work in Rotterdam Expected growth in employment capacity in city centre: +15,000 FTE (+25%) RSM is one of the top 10 European business schools
“Rotterdam is an international city of trade and business with a cosmopolitan feel.” AHMED ABOUTALEB MAYOR
GROOT HANDELSGEBOUW
CALYPSO
FIRST/WEENAPOINT
CONRADSTRAAT
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SCHAATSBAAN ROTTERDAM CENTRAAL STATION
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PLAZA
MILLENIUMTOREN
DELFTSE POORT
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WEENA 70
HILTON
WEENABOULEVARD
WEENAHUIS
WEENATOREN
WEENACENTER
CENTRALPOST
HOFPLEIN 33
HOFPLEIN 19