Bus excursion: Amsterdam

The excursion starts at 8:30 and we will return to Groningen before 22:00. You are expected to be present at 8:20 in front of the train station. Alternatively, you may leave the excursion in Amsterdam at around 17:00. Most participants are exchange students spending this semester at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences, for whom this excursion is part of a course.

“Randstad Holland” is a unique polynuclear city, comprising Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and many other cities. The name “Randstad” is directly related to the “Green Heart” situated in the middle – an “oasis of green, peace and rest”.

During this urban planning bus excursion, we will visit a variety of neighbourhoods in Amsterdam. These include the 1960s neighbourhood of Bijlmermeer, well known among spatial planners, and the Zuidas business district. We also visit the beautiful Spaarndammerbuurt and recent urban developments in Houthavens and around the NDSM-werf. Topics covered include liveability, gentrification, social housing, urban renewal, street art, post-industrial development and industrial heritage.

These and many other topics are explored during this excursion, led by Chris Diederiks and Reinier Schoep (tour guides, Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen).

After signing up, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions one day before the excursion.

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