The Rotterdam municipality executive committee has presented the Waterkant Ambition Plan, revised alongside the Feyenoord City masterplan, to the city council for review. These two projects are significant for Rotterdam-Zuid (South Rotterdam), increasing 7,000 to 9,500 new homes, offices, schools, recreational facilities, and ample green spaces to the area over the next decade. Both projects were developed after the new Feyenoord Stadium project was put on hold in 2022.
The Waterkant on the Nieuwe Maas is a key area within Feyenoord City (currently named Rotterdams Tij). Designed by EFFEKT, LOLA Landscape Architects and OMA, the Waterkant defines a new urban planning approach for the upcoming high-density neighbourhood with approximately 4,000 homes. A unique landscape design will frame the urban plan, bringing together the community-driven public spaces, and ample greenery, together with various commercial and leisure facilities. A new sloping terrain, running from the riverbank to the inner area over the rail tracks, will cover the existing elements on site. This will form a continuous topography with interesting height differences.
The nature-friendly public boulevard will integrate the Waterkant with Feyenoord City’s new tidal park, creating a vibrant and attractive destination for all. The north and south banks of Rotterdam will be more closely linked by a bridge and the creation of a Stadionpark station, a public transport hub, next to the iconic De Kuip stadium.
