Integrated area development

New perspective for Buikslotermeerplein

For years Buikslotermeerplein, the heart of Amsterdam-Noord, has been in dire need of redevelopment. Commissioned by the municipality of Amsterdam, Ravenkop has delved into the matter to sketch a new programmatic vision for the area. Complemented with an assessment framework, validated with retail experts from different perspectives, to provide answers to developments in the area. A vision for the future that is based on needs, fits in the local context and is focused on enabling the growth of a new and diverse piece of Amsterdam.

Ecosystem of the Bio Science campus

Ravenkop investigated the existing and potential future ecosystem of the Leiden Bio Science campus through e.g. in-depth interviews. In collaboration with a multi-discplinary team of concept developers, real estate developers and designers a new concept was created for the campus’ entry area.

Vision for port area of the Pijp

Commissioned by the municipality of Beverwijk, Ravenkop took the first step in transformation of the Pijp and the Parallelweg by formulating a broadly supported ambition for the area. An ambition based on opportunities that the area offers, ideas and willingness of local entrepreneurs and owners and a market exploration among national development parties. The city council has signed off on the ambition as the way to go after which first steps have been taken for implementation.

Regional Investment Agenda

Together with public leaders in North Holland, Ravenkop developed a Regional Investment Agenda for the area north of het Noordzeekanaal.

Responding to the growing urgency surrounding housing and urbanisation, an integrated approach was developed in which housing, mobility, the economy, landscape, energy and climate adaptation are addressed in relation to one another. By connecting projects, programmes and funding streams, the agenda demonstrates how targeted investments can act as a catalyst for acceleration and quality improvement. The RIA thereby provides concrete starting points for achieving a step change in regional well-being with relatively limited governance and financial impulses.

Neighborhood-oriented densification study

For the municipality of Dordrecht, Ravenkop, in collaboration with De Zwarte Hond, prepared a neighborhood-oriented densification study. For all neighborhoods in the city, Ravenkop developed profiles that bring together insights into demographics, housing stock and economic activity. This analysis formed the basis for exploring, on a neighborhood-by-neighborhood level, which forms of densification best align with existing characteristics and local challenges. In doing so, the study provides concrete, area-specific guidance for shaping urban growth in a careful and differentiated manner.

Future perspective Westpoort – De Scheg

For Westpoort – De Scheg, Ravenkop developed a broadly supported future perspective together with the municipality of Dijk en Waard and BPD. The perspective provides direction for the area’s development by bringing spatial, economic and programmatic ambitions into a coherent framework. As such, it offered a solid foundation for further planning and decision-making and was formally adopted by the municipal council. Today, the area is being realised step by step, with the future perspective serving as the foundation for ongoing development.

Area-focused spatial programme for Nieuw-West

With the area-focused spatial programme for Nieuw-West, citywide ambitions for the physical environment are elaborated and made specific for the district of Nieuw-West. For this first spatial programme of the municipality of Amsterdam, Ravenkop helped to conceive and structure the process leading to its development. Within this trajectory, the dilemmas that arise when bringing together all ambitions for spatial development were made explicit. By subsequently making choices at the area level, the programme provides direction for the development of Nieuw-West and creates coherence across individual projects. The programme is currently in the public consultation and decision-making phase.

Toekomstvisie De Noord

In a short and intensive process, Ravenkop worked together with residents, the municipality and external stakeholders to develop a guiding framework for further development of De Noord. The vision builds on existing policy frameworks and local knowledge, translating growth-related challenges into a coherent future perspective in which livability, local facilities and village identity are central. The result is a broadly supported vision that allows for customization and phased development and is currently under consideration by the municipal council.