Free metro on New Year's Eve

Free metro on New Year's Eve

Bryan van Putten city news

Planning on enjoying the New Year's Eve fireworks in the city? Not sure how to get there or how to get home? No need to worry, the metro will be riding both before and after the clock strikes midnight. RET and the municipality of Rotterdam have agreed to provide a free night metro on New Year's Eve and early New Year's Day. 

 

Ride the metro for free (2019-2020)

Visitors to the National Fireworks at the Erasmus Bridge or Nesselande Beach on December 31st will be able to ride the metro for free. It was such a success in recent years, that the RET and local government have joined forces to make it happen once again. This year, the metros will ride every 10 or 20 minutes between 22:00 and 2:00.

All gates will remain open, so you won't need to buy or carry an OV-chipkaart.  

Rotterdam's P+R locations were already free of charge. This means you could leave your car outside the centre and travel to and from the Erasmus Bridge or city centre by metro.

 

Adapted Timetable

On 31 December, metro lines B and E operate according to a special timetable between 22.00 and 02.00 hours. Please note that the metros do not stop at every intermediate metro station.

• Between Meijersplein and Slinge there is a metro every 10 minutes on metro line E;
• Between Vijfsluizen and Capelsebrug metro line B runs a metro every 20 minutes;
• Between Vijfsluizen and Nesselande metro line B runs a metro every 20 minutes.
(This means that there is a metro every 10 minutes between Vijfsluizen and Capelsebrug.)

 

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Important information

For safety reasons, the elevators are switched off at the turn of the year. Use the (rolling) stairs. Do you need the elevator? To activate the lift, you can contact one of the service staff at the station (or alternatively) use the SOS button.

Please note that vending and charging machines are closed from 15:00 on New Year's Day. With the exception of the vending machines at the stations: Slinge, Kralingse Zoom and Alexander, these will be closed from 18.00 hours.
On Tuesday 1 January after 12.00 noon, all vending and charging machines will be available again. Don't forget to recharge your ov-chip card or purchase a ticket in time.
 
It is never allowed to bring fireworks (not even in the packaging) in the vehicles of the RET.

Bicycles are no longer allowed in the vehicles after 16.00 on 31 December.
 
During the turn of the year, RET expects large crowds. Take into account extra travel time and crowds on the platforms and in the metro vehicles.


 

Rotterdam selects Tree House skyscraper for Delftseplein

Rotterdam selects Tree House skyscraper for Delftseplein

Bryan van Putten city news
The Municipality of Rotterdam rated Tree House by Provast as the best in the tender for the Delftseplein development location. The 140-meter-tall tower with mixed uses will be located next to Central Station, between Delftse Poort and Central Post.
 
The design is by PLP Architecture with co-architect Zones Urbaines Sensibles (ZUS). The next step in the process is the conclusion of a development agreement early 2020, after which the awarding of the project will be final.
 
Tree House comprises 41,000 m² and offers a varied range of 275 homes. The project consists of approximately 90 owner-occupied and 185 rental apartments, 30% of which are in the mid-rental segment. With the available office space of approximately 15,000 m² Tree House will focus on attracting innovative technology companies.
 
With Rotterdam's innovation and culture platform De Dépendance, Tree House will be a major crowd puller with socially relevant programming. The base of the building has been reserved for Rotterdam's hospitality entrepreneurs. Among other things, this fits in well with the needs of the many travellers to Rotterdam Central Station.
 
With Tree House, the Rotterdam Central District is taking the next step towards a more mixed and lively environment. Construction is expected to start in 2021 and completion is scheduled for 2024.
 
Alderman Bas Kurvers: "Tree House is a welcome addition to the area. With this design by Provast, Rotterdam's Central District will gain liveliness and warmth. Thanks to the use of wood and the varied facade, there is a nice contrast with the other buildings in the area. The mix of functions and facilities makes Delftseplein an attractive place for all Rotterdam residents and visitors. For future residents and entrepreneurs, this location, next to Central Station, is the most central place in the city to live or work".
 
Tree House to be built at Delftseplein RotterdamTree House to be built at Delftseplein Rotterdam
 

Inspiration from nature

Tree House is inspired by the ecosystem of a tree. The building functions as CO2 storage and leads the way by building with wood, circular construction through material reuse, rainwater harvesting and innovations in the field of energy. The abundance of greenery contributes to biodiversity and reduces heat stress. Tree House also captures part of the rainwater from the Central Station hall that flows from the roof when there's heavy rain.
 

Respect for station building

According to the municipality, Tree House will be built at a suitable distance from Rotterdam Central Station, which means that the station building retains its autonomous strength. Moreover, this creates space for valuable public spaces on both sides of the building. The Stadstribune will be a public staircase on the west side of the building and the Rotterdam Central Park, will be a 'pocket park' on the east side. The relationship between outside and inside is characteristic of Tree House and will be visible at several places in the building. Moreover, the wood of the ceiling of Rotterdam Central Station is reflected in the facade of Tree House. Also, the roof gardens and terraces are to bring more greenery into the Delftsteplein area.
 

Development agreement

The municipality and Provast will lay down the agreements on the further development and realization of Tree House in a development agreement. This agreement is expected to be signed in early 2020. With the conclusion of the development agreement, the award of the contract to Provast will become final.
 

Collaboration tender

The tender for the Delftseplein development location started in February and is a collaboration between the municipality, NS Stations and ProRail. Guidance will be provided by Fakton.
 

Team Tree House

The design of Tree House was realized under the direction of Provast, PLP Architecture with co-architect ZUS, Royal HaskoningDHV, BRAND The Urban Agency and Groos.
 
TQ, De Dépendance, BBN Advisors, REBEL Group, Cambridge Innovation Center, MESS Group, Ron de Jong, Area of People and V2_ Lab for the Unstable Media also collaborated on Tree House.
Inspiring programme and career advice for starting artists

Inspiring programme and career advice for starting artists

Bryan van Putten city news
The New Current organizes an inspiring program for starting artists. In a four-day series, experienced professionals give young creators training, advice and the tools they need for a successful career in the art business.
 
In preparation for Art Rotterdam Week, The New Current is launching a training programme in which young artists learn from established professionals about important elements within the art sector. Spread over four days, lectures and masterclasses are given on subjects such as entrepreneurship, making a clear (online) presentation and obtaining sustainable income.
 

Speakers

After the academy, it is not always easy for artists to gain knowledge in the field. The art market demands specific tools that you just have to master. This is where the experience of established experts can provide the most value. The programme of lectures and workshops offers a valuable follow-up to the art academy but is also interesting for artists who have been working professionally for several years.
 
In addition to well-known collectors and curators such as Anne van der Zwaag (Object and Big Art) and cultural financial advisor Alexander Ramselaar, internationally renowned artists also take part in the programme. For example, the Belgian Koen Vanmechelen talks about a distinctive positioning as an artist and internet artist Constant Dullaert talks about the importance of unconventional collaborations and media. On the last day, Rotterdam-based artist Joep van Lieshout will discuss, among other things, the possibilities for stable and sustainable income from the artistic practice.
 
The New Current organizes training programme for starting artistsThe New Current organizes training programme for starting artists
 

The New Current

The program is offered by The New Current which offers a platform for young talent within the art sector. During Art Rotterdam Week (4 - 9 February 2020) the organization will present a large-scale exhibition of work by young talent in the former indoor parking garage of the Spaanse Kubus, near the Van Nelle Factory.
 
The master class programme is on 10, 11, 17 and 18 January 2020 in TENT Rotterdam (Witte de Withstraat 50). Tickets are available via www.thenewcurrent.org/masterclasses.
 

Learn more about The New Current

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Rotterdam bans the releasing of balloons

Rotterdam bans the releasing of balloons

Bryan van Putten city news
As of 1 January 2020 there will be a definitive ban on releasing balloons. A proposal to this effect was adopted on 12 December 2019 by the city council.
 
The ban applies to balloons in all forms and of all materials released into the air by helium or any other gas or fire source. Alderman Arno Bonte (Sustainability) is therefore pleased that the council voted in favour of the release ban: "Remains of balloons end up in nature and in the sea and end up in the stomachs of birds and fish. With the ban on the release of balloons, we prevent a lot of animal suffering.
 
Balloons that are stuck or held may still be used, provided they are neatly tidied up again. Event organizers will be instructed on the ban on releasing balloons when applying for a permit.
Bye bye direct mail - Rotterdam tackles unaddressed mail

Bye bye direct mail - Rotterdam tackles unaddressed mail

Bryan van Putten city news
How do you feel about unaddressed advertising and leaflets in your mailbox? Love it or hate it, as of 1 January 2020, unaddressed mail will be regulated in a new way. 
 
The city council has decided that residents may still receive door-to-door newspapers in their mailbox, but no advertising leaflets. With the new system, the city council hopes to "save" about three million kilos of paper a year.
 

Yes or no to printed advertising in your mailbox?

If you would like to receive printed advertising material, stick a yes/yes sticker on the mailbox. Those who don't want to receive anything at all, including door-to-door newspapers, can use a No/No sticker. Both stickers can be picked up free of charge at one of the city shops or municipal offices. These are 'new' stickers, but the current stickers are also still valid.
 
"Households without a sticker on the letterbox now receive 34 kilos of unsolicited advertising leaflets every year", explains alderman Arno Bonte (Sustainability). "That is an unnecessary burden on the environment and an irritation for many people. We will put an end to that with this new system".
 

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