169 Klushuizen

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ISBN: 9789059731165
Dutch edition
Jap Sam Books
Softcover, 452 pages
19,5 x 22 cm
colour/black & white
2009
€23,58 (excl. VAT)

169 Klushuizen

Van experiment tot instrument

Annemarie Sour, Joop Reijngoud (photography)

Rotterdam's position at the beginning of the 21st century is not at its best. Parts of its urban areas are dilapidated. How to attract buyers to a run-down neighbourhood? How to change the neighbourhood's negative image and transform it into a trendy hot spot within a couple of years? A bold experiment has enabled the City of Rotterdam to achieve a breakthrough in such areas. An important element in the improvement of the residential environment is the refurbishment of the existing housing stock. The municipality purchases a large number of run-down buildings that are located in the hot spot areas. The dwellings are sold at a bargain price to – primarily – enthusiastic young, creative residents. It is up to them to convert their acquisition into a top-class dwelling: a dream house. The future residents are assisted with putting ideas into practice by architects, special civil servants responsible for issuing permits and other expert advisors.

Please note: This book is only available in Dutch.