The Master Plan shows how Overvecht Centrum can grow in the next twenty years into a mixed high-city neighborhood with approximately 2,500 new homes, 55,500 m² of existing and new facilities, a Mercado as a market hall, a cultural attraction and inviting squares and courtyards where meeting becomes more natural.

Overvecht Centrum is the daily heart of Overvecht. A place where shopping is done, encounters take place and the rhythm of the neighborhood is tangible. At the same time, the area is under pressure. Stores are losing quality, the public space feels unsafe in places, maintenance lags behind and real places to stay with greenery are missing.

Overvecht Centrum has been designed and calculated for twenty years, but the desired result has not been achieved. The cause is not a lack of ambition, but the reality of the area: fragmented ownership, many interests and a low level of trust. Therefore, a different route was chosen. Using an open planning process, the master plan was built together with residents, entrepreneurs, owners and the municipality. Transparent, step by step, with room for difference.

In the resulting plan, densification goes hand in hand with greening and social cohesion. The design principles ensure sufficient light, air and liveliness - even with high-rise buildings. Residents should be able to recognize themselves in the area, whether in the 'Casa', a place that feels familiar, or in the 'Plaza', a shared space where different worlds come together. Overvecht Centrum will be a place where people can feel at home, no matter who they are or where they come from.

Integrated urban design for sustainable and healthy environments.

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