To walk with a born Rotterdam relative in the city, is nice to explore unknown neighbourhoods. This used to be a neglected area near the Central Station. In 2011 the municipality of Rotterdam organized the first city initiative. Rotterdam people were called to submit projects which would improve the quality of life in the city.
The plan for the "Luchtsingel" (a boulevard in the air) won 50% of the votes. It had to attract new developments and it worked.
It is a shame that the graffiti "artists" couldn't leave this project as it was meant to be.
People and companies were able to buy a piece of wood with their name on to sponsor the realization of the project.
Here a look at the wooden boulevard from the outside.
What a great idea.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt looks like it is working. I love it when cities make improvements.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLoved it! It reminded me of the wizard of oz abd follow the yellow brick road.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThat is a very practical and good looking project being realized!
Hugs,
Mariette
It is wonderful!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNooit eerder gezien. Bijzonder!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenA fascinating design- though you do wish the taggers would refrain from that.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI will never understand the mindset of a graffiti artist.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt's too bad the graffiti artists couldn't respect the original artist's idea and leave it alone. I like the concept of a "boulevard in the air".
BeantwoordenVerwijderenRotterdam is doing their redevelopment up the right way. It is a beautiful city.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat great ideal. Lot of people we never hear of have some great ideal.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI bet every nook in world could do something like this.
Coffee is on
Lovely idea. I agree with you, what a pity about the graffiti.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI love the yellow brick road...
BeantwoordenVerwijderenVery nice. The graffitists are NOT "artists" in my opinion.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenLovely photos !!
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