Economically strong and sustainable
Amsterdam continues to develop further as the core city of an internationally competitive and sustainable European metropolis. What does Amsterdam need to do to be economically strong and sustainable in the future? What will the city look like in 2040? To be able to answer that, Amsterdam developed the Structural Vision.
Structural Vision in English
Four major thrusts
Seven spatial tasks
What does Amsterdam have to do in order to become economically strong and sustainable and fully able to pull its weight in the metropolitan context? In short, to live up to the motto and ambition? The Structural Vision places the emphasis on seven spatial tasks that are decisive for the Dutch capital's developmental direction.
1. Densify
More intensive use of the space in the city will make it possible to accommodate many more people and businesses. Read more.
2. Transform
As a component of densification, various monofunctional business parks will be transformed into areas with an urban mix of residential and business functions. Read more.
3. Public transport on a regional scale
A region that wants to function as a metropolis cannot do this without fast, frequent and comfortable public transport on a regional scale. Read more.
4. High quality layout of public space
The quality of life in the city is becoming increasingly important, and along with this the layout and the use of the public domain. Read more.
5. Invest in the recreational use of green space and water
The use of the green spaces and water in and around the city is increasing and fulfils an increasingly important role in the welfare of Amsterdam's inhabitants and as a precondition for businesses to establish themselves here. Read more.
6. Converting to sustainable energy
At some point fossil fuels will be exhausted. The city must be ready for the post-fossil fuel era. Read more.
7. Olympic Games Amsterdam 2028
The Netherlands has the ambition to host the Olympic Games in 2028. Read more.
How the City Council arrived at the definitive Structural Vision
More than ever before in Amsterdam's long tradition of structural planning, the City Council wanted this Structural Vision to take shape in an open process. Citizens, businesses, organizations and other government bodies had to be given the opportunity to share their thoughts and provide input throughout the process. A big public campaign was held in which people were asked to participate in thinking about the future of Amsterdam. At the end of the process of creating the Structural Vision a large conference was held on Amsterdam in 2040.