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Video (2018) about the new development "Merwede" in Utrecht (NL)

Newly built districts with space-efficient mobility offers


2:14 min - 10/4/2018

On the west side of the Merwedekanal, a new sustainable urban quarter is being built in a central location not far from Utrecht Central Station. An urban development plan for the redevelopment of an industrial area along the canal was drawn up by the municipality of Utrecht together with ten landowners. The plan envisages a mixed district with 17 blocks. Here, 6,000 to 9,000 apartments are to be built for approximately 12,000 residents. The area is to become a showcase for healthy and sustainable living with innovative concepts for recycling, energy production, climate adaptation and mobility solutions. Size: 60 ha. Planned completion: by 2024

Project Info:
http://sdg21.eu/db/merwede-in-utrecht-nl


Keywords: Car Free, Greening / climate adaptation, Bike-/Velo-City, Soil & land consumption, CarSharing, Movies, Movies < 4 Min, Climate protection, Mobility, New building area, News Blog Europe (without DE), News Blog Netherlands, Mix of uses, Quarters, Resource efficiency
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