Name: Amsterdam: A Master Plan for a Smart City
Identifier: Not Applicable
Issuing Organisation: Future Cities Amsterdam
Country: The Netherlands
Language: English
Organization website (opens in new window): http://futurecities.skift.com/
Link to standard (opens in new window): http://futurecities.skift.com/2015/08/17/amsterdam-future-smart-city-masterplan/
Availability: Free to Access
Type: Introduction to Master Plan/Web Page
Issue Year:
Forward Review Date: Not known
Fields: Built Environment and Outdoor Spaces Health and Wellbeing Travel, Transport, and Mobility
Intended Audiences: Third (Voluntary) Sector Bodies, Private Sector Bodies, Professional and Trade Bodies, and Governmental and Public Sector Bodies
Abstract:
Amsterdam is experiencing a population boom due to its draw as a progressive and central urban hub in the European knowledge economy. According to the Amsterdam City Council, as many as 150,000 inhabitants are expected to migrate into the city between now and 2040. This can place great burdens on a city—economically, physically and socially—if city planners don’t develop an all-encompassing city master plan to prepare for that influx of new people.
Central Amsterdam is already busting at the seams due to its tight geographic footprint rimming the city’s famous canals. Adding to the population surge, according to MasterCard’s 2015 Global Destination Cities Index, Amsterdam welcomes the fifth highest number of international passengers in Europe to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
In order for Amsterdam to expand intelligently, the Amsterdam City Council developed the comprehensive new Structural Vision Amsterdam 2040 city master plan, integrating innovative urban design and neighborhood rejuvenation strategies, myriad smart technology systems, and more advanced mobility options for residents and visitors. The overarching goal is to densify existing communities and build new suburban business, commercial and residential districts that maximize space as efficiently as possible within the A10 ring road encircling the city.
Relevance to Active and Healthy Ageing: Medium
Older Person Specific: No
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