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Zomerwandeling Elzenhagen Zuid: An Architectural Walking Tour of Amsterdam's Urban Development

Discover the urban transformation of Elzenhagen-Zuid in Amsterdam Noord, featuring new housing and regeneration projects.

Embark on the Zomerwandeling Elzenhagen Zuid architectural tour to witness Amsterdam Noord's dynamic urban development firsthand. This guided experience delves into the Elzenhagen-Zuid neighborhood, a large-scale regeneration project featuring over 1,800 planned new homes. Explore diverse residential zones, including affordable and social housing initiatives, and understand the area's ongoing transformation.

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Exhibition summary

This architectural walking tour explores the Elzenhagen-Zuid neighborhood in Amsterdam Noord, an area undergoing significant development with over 1,800 new homes planned across three distinct zones. Led by an expert, the tour visits a district undergoing transformation.

Curatorial context

The Zomerwandeling Elzenhagen Zuid is part of ARCAM's 'Nieuwe Stad op Zondag' series, which offers architectural tours of neighborhoods in full development. This specific tour focuses on Elzenhagen-Zuid in Amsterdam Noord, a large-scale urban regeneration project that will feature approximately 1,800 new homes. The area is divided into three parts: the Singelstrook with rental apartments and commercial spaces, the Zuidbuurt with urban villas in a park-like setting and community facilities like schools and a sports hall, and the Noordbuurt focusing on housing and creative workspaces, including self-build plots. The development emphasizes affordable and social housing, with projects like Paddington providing mid-segment rental units and Kavel Z1 offering social housing, including units for individuals with extra care needs and priority for essential service workers. The tour aims to showcase the transformation of this district.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets are available for €15 for regular admission or €2 with a Stadspas Groene Stip. Tickets are free for We Are Public pass holders and can be reserved via their platform. Two start times are available on July 9th: 13:00 and 15:00. Ticket exchanges are not possible; cancellations and returns must be handled before purchasing for a different date or tour.

Zomerwandeling Elzenhagen Zuid key exhibition facts

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Venue
Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jul 9, 2023 – Jul 9, 2023
Artist line / attribution
Guided by an expert, with specific mention of Gare du Nord, Klunder Architects for the building designs.
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