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UP 2 DATE There’s no lack of urban renewal and development in Rotterdam Central District. On this page, we keep you up to date with the most important news about the place you work, live or come to visit.
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SCHIEKADEBLOK FOCUS GROUP As we reported in the last issue of RCD Magazine, the
ELECTRIC CAR SHARING PILOT STARTS 1 SEPTEMBER
Schiekadeblok has been in the news lately in connection with possible changes in and around the area of Schiekadeblok. On 1 July, a digital focus group met with building-based businesses and local residents. They were presented with an updated urban development plan, highlighting among other
With public life regaining momentum this sum-
aspects building reconstruction, access, mobility and preserv-
mer, residents of and visitors to Rotterdam
ing a dynamic mix of activities. Further examination of the
have been as mobile as ever. Whether travel-
plan’s financial feasibility will take place in the period ahead,
ling for work or leisure, to offices in Rotterdam
alongside work to finalize the draft zoning plan. This will be
Central District or on daytrips outside the city,
published near year-end, giving the public an opportunity to
sustainable modes of transportation are be-
respond to the plan.
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coming ever more accessible. In addition to its existing networks of shared bicycles, scooters and expansive public transport system, Rotterdam is making shared cars available throughout the city. With this pilot, it is introducing shared
TEMPORARY HOME FOR KRUISPLEIN TREES
electric vehicles supplied by three different organizations at the Schouwburgplein 2 car park,
In November, the City will be transplanting trees along the
right outside Rotterdam Central Station, in the
side of Kruisplein to make space for the construction site
heart of the city. The cars will be available for
for The Modernist. Specifically, this is the row of trees now
residents and visitors alike to hire as from 1 Sep-
lining the pavement in front of the Weenapoint office block,
tember, enabling everyone to get from A to B.
which is being torn down by Maarsen Groep. There are 24
One-way trips to specific cities will also be made
in all, mostly plane trees, which were planted in this spot
possible in conjunction with several of the par-
some five years ago. Fortunately, planes can be replanted
ticipating organizations. For more information,
without too much trouble, especially when they are still
visit www.rotterdam.nl/deelvervoer.
young. The trees should have enough space in their temporary growing site, a municipal holding area, to survive until they can be replanted four years from now to give the new and improved Kruisplein a green finishing touch. We can expect to see the row of plane trees back in their original location by late 2025.
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