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Merwe-Vierhavens & RDM Campus
Merwe-Vierhavens and RDM-Heijplaat in Rotterdam
Stadshavens is a major development in Rotterdam. Early in 2010 the City Council requested Science Port Holland NV to take an active part in the development and allocation of two locations within the Stadshavens area, namely Merwe-Vierhavens (North Bank) and RDM-Campus (South Bank). Both locations are situated to the west of the centre of Rotterdam on either side of the Nieuwe Maas River.
The economic activities are to consist of a mix of residential, work, education and recreation. The work function will focus on the urban knowledge economy, including education, science, engineering firms and High Tech companies active in the field of Clean Technology, such as energy transition and water management, driven by the Climate Campus. Other options under consideration are creative/innovative manufacturing, where schools and companies can jointly set up learning projects in water technology, energy transition and marine manufacturing.
Stadshavens is to develop into an incubator for sustainability and innovation. The focus on energy transition and water management will be further reinforced by the creation of the Climate Campus, where a group of companies, knowledge institutes and government agencies will work together on research and innovation in the field of clean technology. The experimental and innovative character is also evident from the public outdoor space of the area which will be set up as an incubator for floating buildings, waterborne transport and energy generation.
Facts & Figures: Merwe-Vierhavens and RDM Campus
Website: www.stadshavensrotterdam.nl/merwe-vierhavens
Stadshavens is a major development in Rotterdam. Early in 2010 the City Council requested Science Port Holland NV to take an active part in the development and allocation of two locations within the Stadshavens area, namely Merwe-Vierhavens (North Bank) and RDM-Campus (South Bank). Both locations are situated to the west of the centre of Rotterdam on either side of the Nieuwe Maas River.
The economic activities are to consist of a mix of residential, work, education and recreation. The work function will focus on the urban knowledge economy, including education, science, engineering firms and High Tech companies active in the field of Clean Technology, such as energy transition and water management, driven by the Climate Campus. Other options under consideration are creative/innovative manufacturing, where schools and companies can jointly set up learning projects in water technology, energy transition and marine manufacturing.
Stadshavens is to develop into an incubator for sustainability and innovation. The focus on energy transition and water management will be further reinforced by the creation of the Climate Campus, where a group of companies, knowledge institutes and government agencies will work together on research and innovation in the field of clean technology. The experimental and innovative character is also evident from the public outdoor space of the area which will be set up as an incubator for floating buildings, waterborne transport and energy generation.
Facts & Figures: Merwe-Vierhavens and RDM Campus
- Development volume: approx. 440,000 gross floor space. Future availability of an industrial/commercial estate of 21 ha. Space for about 5500 (partly floating) homes.
- The realization period: an expected 20 to 30 years
- Focus: R&D activities and High Tech production
- Accessibility:
- Approx. 4 km. from Rotterdam Central Station (HSL/Thalys)
- Approx. 6 km. from Rotterdam Airport
- Approx. 59 km to Schiphol Airport
- Ring Rotterdam A15 and A20 within fast and easy reach. In addition, a study is being carried out into a local cross-river public transport and car link.
- Businesses already located:
Ampelmann, Be Involved, Capzo-Salca, Dnamo, Dura Vermeer and Formula Zero.
Website: www.stadshavensrotterdam.nl/merwe-vierhavens
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