Creating a Sustainable Neighborhood – City of Rotterdam, Netherlands

Context

− Rotterdam is the second largest city of Netherlands.
− The city is home to 600,000 people - 1.3 million people are loving in the region.
− The city is listed as ‘top 10 cities in the world’ by Rough Guides and one of the ’52 places to go in 2014’ by New York Times.
− Rotterdam is home of the largest port in Europe (#6 in the world).

Description of the challenge

− The City of Rotterdam is asking the question on how smart/clean technologies can be integrated within energy, building, water and waste in order to create a liveable city in the Merwe Vierhavens area?
− Revival of the former port area’s, 16 km2 divided in 4 areas, for sustainable urban development aiming at connecting city and port: “Stadshavens Rotterdam”.
− Stadshavens Rotterdam (e.g. MerweVierhavens Area) will become home of sustainable innovations with a direct link to education and regional labour market in order to create an attractive business climate for (international) companies.
− For the period 2014-2025, room will be provided for economic and (light) industrial use. This development should be organized in such way that after 2025 it’s possible to realise housing (within environmental guidelines).

Constraint(s)

IMPORTANT – Please submit your solution in English.

This challenge is presented as part of the International Cleantech Network Summit (Copenhagen, May 20-23). The ICN Summit is an innovative platform that gathers important cities, companies and experts across sectors to discuss how cities drive green growth, and to create integrated and smart solutions.

Écotech Québec offers two options:
− Submit your solution on this website, and we will make sure to hand it in to the representatives of the city of Rotterdam. You may also submit additional documentation.
− Present your solution directly to the city of Rotterdam during the ICN Summit in Copenhagen. Registration for the event is free. More information here: https://www.etouches.com/ehome/icnsummit2014/welcome/

Estimated duration of the project:To be determined