Amsterdam Bullewijk: from closed to open city district
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The track on which Bullewijk Station is located forms the dividing line between these two neighborhoods, each with its own opportunities and challenges. The infrastructure in Bullewijk is still dominant; the quality of life is secondary to accessibility. Now they are separate, internally oriented islands with a mono-functional program. Stronger connections are needed between different developments; connections that intersect with barriers, routes and programs. Maximum flow then changes into maximum encounter. Development of the station into a lively hub provides more exchange between the neighborhoods and gives the environment a huge upgrade. The track will change from obstacle to backbone for development of the area, and Bullewijk from closed to open city.
The City of Amsterdam asked the O-team of the Ministry of the Interior for help with this assignment. Three teams then suggested design solutions for specific themes:
- PosadMaxwan: mobility and accessibility
- Felixx Landscape: health and safety
- Studio L A: bicycle connections
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