Kolenkitbuurt Amsterdam
On the street!
The Kolenkitbuurt neighbourhood was voted number 1 on the national list of disadvantaged neighbourhoods, to the dismay of its residents. Because they believe in their neighbourhood. The social, economic and environmental renewal is in full swing. Social empowerment creates opportunities in employment, training and integration. The underlying structure of Cornelis van Eesteren provides robust support for a gradual process of restoration, demolition and new construction. The open block is re-invented: the garden block. The semi-private encroachment bridges the gap between 'my house' and 'our street'. It must become the architectural expression of multicultural initiative and commitment.
The housing corporations Far West and Eigen Haard have restored 250 existing homes and built 450 new homes. The total program includes approximately 1,850 dwellings and 20,000 m² of employment and services.
Details
- Date
- 2001-today
- Product
- Renewal plan, elaboration plans, public space plan & supervision
- Clients
- Municipality Amsterdam Bos and Lommer, AWV, Eigen Haard & Far West
- Project website
- Project Kolenkit
- Contact
- Andries Geerse
andriesgeerse@welovethecity.eu
Diezerpoort Zwolle
»Article Vrij Nederland

Read the article "Comeback kit?: De maakbaarheid van een wijk" here
Redevelopment plan Kolenkitbuurt

Curious about the initial plan in 2003? Check the redevelopment plan Kolinkitbuurt here.
view detailsKolenkitbuurt in Chinese magazine

The story of Kolenkitbuurt, written by Andries Geerse, is now in the Chinese magazine Landscape Design. Download a high-quality version of the pdf here.
view detailsArticle STEDENBOUW

Article from STEDENBOUW, magazine for urbanism and architecture
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