RCD Up2Date

RCD 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.

ELECTRIC CAR SHARING PILOT STARTS 1 SEPTEMBER

With public life regaining momentum this summer, residents of and visitors to Rotterdam have been as mobile as ever. Whether travelling for work or leisure, to offices in Rotterdam Central District or on daytrips outside the city, sustainable modes of transportation are becoming 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 electric vehicles supplied by three different organizations at the Schouwburgplein 2 car park, right outside Rotterdam Central Station, in the heart of the city. The cars will be available for residents and visitors alike to hire as from 1 September, enabling everyone to get from A to B. One-way trips to specific cities will also be made possible in conjunction with several of the participating organizations. For more information, visit www.rotterdam.nl/deelvervoer.

© Guido Pijper

SCHIEKADEBLOK FOCUS GROUP

As we reported in the last issue of RCD Magazine, the 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 aspects building reconstruction, access, mobility and preserving a dynamic mix of activities. Further examination of the plan’s financial feasibility will take place in the period ahead, alongside work to finalize the draft zoning plan. This will be published near year-end, giving the public an opportunity to respond to the plan.

TEMPORARY HOME FOR KRUISPLEIN TREES

In November, the City will be transplanting trees along the side of Kruisplein to make space for the construction site for The Modernist. Specifically, this is the row of trees now lining the pavement in front of the Weenapoint office block, which is being torn down by Maarsen Groep. There are 24 in all, mostly plane trees, which were planted in this spot some five years ago. Fortunately, planes can be replanted without too much trouble, especially when they are still 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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