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Verwonderingstochten: Polderbaan – Exploring Amsterdam's Urban Landscape and Spatial Planning

Delve into the Polderbaan runway's history, environmental challenges, and future development potential around Amsterdam.

The 'Verwonderingstochten: Polderbaan' event offered a comprehensive bus tour around the Schiphol Polderbaan runway vicinity in Amsterdam. Participants explored the area's rich history, its significant environmental impact, and complex urban development issues. Following the guided exploration, an interactive discussion session focused on spatial planning, nature inclusivity, and sustainable futures for the region. This initiative sheds light on the interplay between infrastructure and ecological concerns.

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Exhibition summary

This event offers a bus tour exploring the area around Amsterdam's Polderbaan runway, examining its history, environmental impact, and potential for future development amidst urban and natural landscapes. Following the tour, participants engage in a discussion about the area's spatial possibilities and challenges.

Curatorial context

The 'Verwonderingstochten: Polderbaan' event on May 24, 2023, takes participants on a bus tour around the vicinity of the Polderbaan runway at Schiphol. The tour, guided by Theo Baart and Tijs van den Boomen, aims to shed light on the complex issues surrounding the runway, which was initially intended to balance growth with reduced nuisance but instead led to increased complaints. The journey covers diverse landscapes including an old church near Haarlem, the OerIJ, green spaces, distribution centers, and plans for solar parks, all while considering the impact of noise contours on spatial planning. Following the tour, an interactive session is held with participants to discuss the area's potential for nature inclusivity, sustainability, and new work forms, drawing on ARCAM's previous research into the Amsterdam Scheggen and Schiphol's regional integration.

Admission and ticket notes

To participate in the discussion following the bus tour, please send an email to [email protected]. The tour is scheduled from 15:30 to 18:30.

Verwonderingstochten: Polderbaan key exhibition facts

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Venue
Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM)
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From May 24, 2023
Artist line / attribution
Theo Baart and Tijs van den Boomen lead the tour and discussion.
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