Placemaking Week Europe 2024 - Rotterdam

Capacity: 17 people (first come, first served)

Starting point: Metrostation Delfshaven, 3026 RE Rotterdam
Ending Point: Metrostation Delfshaven, 3026 RE Rotterdam


The tour will be provided by the Neighbourhood Collection Foundation (stichting Wijkcollectie). They provide a platform for neighbourhood stories in Rotterdam and preserve them as the city's ‘intangible neighbourhood heritage’. In this way, stories are made visible, preserved and shared. Not with a large collection of stories as an end goal, but precisely to learn from those stories and use them to initiate connection and cooperation. Stories can inspire others, spark ideas and bring people together, that's why!  

On this tour, be inspired by the local heroes of Bospolder-Tussendijken, a Rotterdam city district where everything comes together. What do they experience here? What ideas do they have for the neighbourhood? And how do they make sure these ideas become reality?

THE MEETING LOCATION FOR THIS ACTIVITY IS: Metro Delfshaven, 3026 RE Rotterdam, Netherlands

Are you curious about how we encourage residents to make their streets more attractive, friendly, and green? Do you want to gain inspiration and see how Rotterdammers have become co-owners of their own street?

During this inspiring walk through Bospolder Delfshaven, we will take you along beautiful green streets and squares, all greened and personalized by the residents themselves. Along the way, you will hear their stories and see first-hand how they have transformed their streets into their own piece of Rotterdam.

What to Expect:
• Insights into our campaign methodology: Discover how we actively involve residents in making the city climate-proof and raising awareness for the climate crisis. Check out the Opzoomer rain barrel, a wagon with useful items for a street activity, and the circular wooden Christmas tree designed and explained by Studio Klinkenberg, which serves as a meeting place in December.
• Inspiring resident stories: Learn how residents have greened their streets, leading to beautiful green spaces and more interactions, contributing to a sense of home.
• One thing leads to another: Small street initiatives grew into large neighbourhood approaches.

Join us and discover how we're collaboratively making Rotterdam greener and more sociable.