Urban Development news from Rotterdam
Government
Getijdenpark Feijenoord construction starts in Rotterdam
May 22, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 22 May 2026 – Construction has started on Getijdenpark Feijenoord, a new tidal park in Stadionpark between the Eiland…
Urban development
Luchtsingel return moves closer with new Rotterdam design call
Apr 23, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 23 April 2026 – Rotterdam is moving a step closer to bringing back the Luchtsingel, the bright yellow pedestrian…
Government
Parkhaven housing plan becomes final in Rotterdam
Apr 10, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 8 April 2026 – The zoning plan for Parkhaven has become final after the Council of State rejected objections, clearing…
Government
Rotterdam tower Tree House cleared for construction
Apr 03, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 1 April 2026 – Construction of Tree House, the office and residential tower planned beside Rotterdam Central Station,…
Government
Rotterdam steps up rooftop housing with "optoppen"
Mar 18, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 16 March 2026 – Rotterdam is accelerating its push to add homes on top of existing buildings through optoppen, the…
Government
Rotterdam updates architect selection for public projects
Mar 17, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 13 March 2026 – Rotterdam is changing how architects and designers are selected for schools, sports facilities and…
Government
Rotterdam sets eight-year investment agenda for joined-up city growth
Feb 26, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 25 February 2026 – Rotterdam has approved an eight-year implementation strategy and investment agenda that turns its…
Government
Keilekwartier Rotterdam plan sets out 1,200–1,700 homes
Jan 23, 2026
ROTTERDAM, 21 January 2026 – Rotterdam’s executive board has approved an area ambition document (gebiedsambitiedocument) that…
Special Events
Utopian Hours in Rotterdam: a festival about the future of cities
Jan 06, 2026
HAPPENING 28–29 MAY 2026 | What does a better city actually look like, and who gets to shape it? Utopian Hours brings bold urban…
Urban development
Pompenburg plans bring 1,100 homes to old city heart
Dec 09, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 9 December 2025 – Pompenburg, the area around the former Hofplein station, is set to be rebuilt as a residential and…
Urban development
New Excelsior stadium plan adds homes and green space
Nov 20, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 19 November 2025 – Rotterdam has set out its ambitions for a new Excelsior stadium in Kralingen, with space for sport,…
Urban development
Schiebroek-Zuid to be renewed as a modern garden city
Oct 15, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 15 October 2025 — The transformation of Schiebroek-Zuid into a greener, more liveable and future-ready district has…
Urban development
Construction begins on Rotterdam’s Daniel den Hoedbrug
Sep 24, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 23 September 2025 – Work has started on the Daniel den Hoedbrug, a new pedestrian bridge linking Erasmus MC with…
Government
Hofplein deal creates jobs and boosts local growth in Rotterdam
Jul 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 11 July 2025 – The transformation of Hofplein will go beyond aesthetics, with the municipality and BAM Infra Nederland…
Urban development
Dahliablok brings 33 new homes to Bloemhof
Jun 21, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 20 June 2025 – A new residential development in Bloemhof, known as the Dahliablok, has officially commenced…
Urban development
Rotterdam’s Rijnhaven gets green light for housing
Apr 17, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 16 April 2025 – A significant step forward has been made in the transformation of Rotterdam-Zuid’s Rijnhaven area, as…
Urban development
Brinkplein Hoek van Holland to become green village hub
Apr 17, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 16 April 2025 – A long-anticipated redesign of the Brinkplein and surrounding streets in Hoek van Holland is moving…
Urban development
Hofplein to become green square by 2028
Apr 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 10 April 2025 – Construction will soon begin on a years-long transformation of the Hofplein, turning the iconic…
Urban development
Apartments for seniors coming to Rozenburg
Apr 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 11 April 2025 – A former sports hall in Rozenburg is making way for new housing aimed at older residents. The…
Government
Tram planned for new city bridge in Rotterdam
Apr 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 11 April 2025 – A tram connection is being considered for Rotterdam's future city bridge, aiming to shorten travel…
Urban development
Designs approved for Rijnhaven floating parks
Mar 26, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 26 March 2025 – The transformation of Rijnhaven into a green and accessible city district has advanced, as Rotterdam’s…
Urban development
Rotterdam acts on energy grid limitations
Mar 26, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 25 March 2025 – With the electricity grid nearing its limits, Rotterdam is accelerating collaboration and innovation…
Urban development
Green living plan for Schiehaven Noord: 500-700 new homes
Mar 11, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 11 March 2025 – Plans for 500 to 700 new homes have been proposed for Schiehaven Noord in Rotterdam's Delfshaven…
Government
Residents to have a say on Rotterdam’s new bridge
Feb 03, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 February 2025 – Residents' associations in Rotterdam will have a say in the development of the new city bridge…
Government
More affordable homes planned for Tweebosbuurt
Feb 03, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 3 February 2025 – The housing development plan for Blokken Q and U in Tweebosbuurt has been revised, significantly…
Urban development
Redevelopment of Westersingel connects city and Oude Westen
Jan 08, 2025
ROTTERDAM, 8 January 2025 – The former municipal office at Westersingel 18-20 will be transformed into housing, office space, and…
Government
Construction starts on 741 homes in Rotterdam's Brainpark
Dec 18, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 18 December 2024 – The development of 741 new homes in the Max Euwe Kwartier at Brainpark Rotterdam officially begins…
Urban development
Rotterdam unveils world's tallest wooden tower
Oct 03, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 3 October 2024 – Rotterdam's skyline is poised to reach new heights with the unveiling of the NICE Tower, the world's…
Urban development
New train station planned for Van Nelleknoop Rotterdam
Oct 02, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 2 October 2024 – A new train station is being planned for Rotterdam-West’s Van Nelleknoop area. The station is…
Urban development
Nelson Mandelapark in Rotterdam: construction begins in 2024
Sep 27, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 27 September 2024 – The creation of a new Nelson Mandelapark in Rotterdam-Zuid has moved a step closer. The park,…
News
Keilehaven tidal park opens in Rotterdam
Jul 12, 2024
ROTTERDAM, 12 July 2024 – A new tidal park has been inaugurated in the Keilehaven area, transforming the former stony quayside…
