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Spoorzone Masterplan in Dordrecht
27 Jan 2021
Spoorzone Dordrecht
Design: Mecanoo
Location: Dordrecht, Netherlands

Dordrecht is a city with an extensive history and was the first city of Holland to receive city rights in 1220. Beautifully situated in the heart of nature found in the Dutch Delta, Dordrecht is also a city of innovation, trade, maritime industry and culture. Both the city and the region are growing and are facing major spatial challenges.

The vision for Spoorzone Dordrecht (railway zone) outlines a future picture for the city in 2040. It represents spatial opportunities for the city in the fields of accessibility, climate adaptation, socio-economic developments and the major challenge of housing.
From barrier to destination

The rail infrastructure does not seem to be the most obvious place for the development assignment of approximately 6,000 homes and facilities. It currently constitutes a barrier in the city with noise and safety challenges arising from freight transport. The vision transforms the railway into a pleasant destination and connects existing neighbourhoods to new city districts with spectacular green areas.
The area around the railway is easily accessible and is within close vicinity to amenities, the historic city centre, the river and the countryside. The vision builds on the beauty of the oldest city in Holland, the nature of the Dutch Delta, but a...