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VIV’AMSTEL 3, Revitalised Business Park

Why | To revitalize an outdated business park
What | Team building, process management, concept, design, implementation plans
Where | Amstel, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
With | COLOKi + Esther de Graaf (Plein06) + Dennis Hauer (NL Ingenieurs) + Anna Vlaming

Amstel III is an outdated business park. Approximately 30 % of the office area is structurally vacant, ownership is fragmented, investment climate has deteriorated. The area is dominated by cars and is dead at night. I put together an interdisciplinary team to submit a comprehensive proposal to the Europan competition organisation.

We imagined a strategy that will slowly change the area into a full urban district with housing, new types of working places, retail, leisure and local facilities. ‘VIV’Amstel 3’ is the new healthy neighbourhood to live in Amsterdam. Like an organism, it will develop gradually, from its centre to its edges and smartly reach its maturity.

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V-MARKT, New Ecodistrict

Why | To develop a common vision + strategies + masterplan for a new ecodistrict
What | Process design + facilitation + communication
Where | Veemarkt, Utrecht, the Netherlands
With | dolte
Who | For city of Utrecht

The Veemarkt was a place where cattle was sold and then the biggest car market in Europe. It is located not far from the centre of Utrecht and is also very close to the countryside. That is why it has been decided to move the Veemarkt and to build a new eco-neighbourhood here.

After having analysed the district and shared relevant documentation and findings with stakeholders, we have co-developed a participation strategy with the city of Utrecht.

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V-MARTKT POLL, New Ecodistrict

Why | To make people participate in the choice of the elements of new ecodistrict
What | Selection questions + graphical development
Where | Veemarkt, Utrecht, the Netherlands
With | dolte
Who | For city of Utrecht

During the successful participation on the future of the Veemarktterrein in Utrecht, a multitude of ideas were born. Online, participants could also give their opinion on a poll made of infographics. Over a hundred people took the survey and helped to give a clearer direction on how to develop the plan. Continue reading

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