NSI focuses on a number of key growth clusters in the Netherlands, including Amsterdam Zuidoost, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Zuidas and Leiden Bio Science Park. These cluster areas are well-connected, vibrant, urban mixed use locations, where people want to work, live and play.
NSI focuses on a number of key growth clusters in the Netherlands, including Amsterdam Zuidoost, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Zuidas and Leiden Bio Science Park. These cluster areas are well-connected, vibrant, urban mixed use locations, where people want to work, live and play.
AMSTERDAM ZUIDOOST
TRANSFORMING INTO A LIVELY PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND RELAX
In the 1990s, a plan was set in motion to enhance the quality of the living environment in Amsterdam Zuidoost, also to achieve a better balance in the population composition. Many of the high-rise buildings were demolished and replaced by smaller-scale housing, including many owner-occupied units. The remaining flats were thoroughly renovated. New recreational facilities were added to the area, such as the Football stadium for Amsterdam-based Ajax, music venues and a shopping center. Also excellent public transportation facilities were developed.
LARGE SCALE RENOVATION AND GENTRIFICATION
The upgrade of the several subareas is set to continue, like ArenaPoort which is set to densify and turn into a lively place to live, work and relax. To the south of Arenapoort, the area is also being upgraded and redeveloped. Obsolete offices will make way for an extensive city park with 5,000 new homes, all sorts of facilities and modern work- places.
With all these redevelopment plans, Amsterdam-Zuidoost is growing from a city district to a city within the city, including all the facilities that a vibrant city should offer, with a potential population of 200,000.
NSI’s cluster in Zuidoost.
NSI has a prominent presence in the Amsterdam Zuidoost and is actively involved in the future plans for this area. NSI’s own head office is located in the heart of this new transformative area. NSI owns six office buildings in the area, for a total of 47,000 sqm.
NSI is currently working on a redevelopment project for ING at Laanderpoort, with medium term plans to redevelop most of the other assets in the area, including some residential units. A total of 80,000 m2 of office space (an additional 40,000 m2) and 650 homes can be developed, allowing NSI to further strengthen its cluster in the area.
AMSTERDAM SLOTERDIJK
FROM OFFICE AREA TO URBAN CITY DISTRICT
NSI strongly believes in the value of Sloterdijk. The office district of Amsterdam Sloterdijk is gradually changing from a mono-functional working area into a unique urban neighbourhood.
NEW DISTRICT STRATEGY FUELLED TRANSFORMATION
The transformation of Sloterdijk started in 2008, when a new district strategy was established to combat the high vacancy rates in this mono-functional office area. Opportunities were created for the transformation of outdated offices into hotels, catering establishments and homes. Sustainable office buildings are combined with unusual hotels and striking residential buildings, adding new life to Sloterdijk.
ADDING MORE RESIDENTIAL SPACE
The number of residents is expected to reach 15,000 (currently 900) in the next 20 years, with a diverse housing offer in the best tradition of the city: high end to affordable housing. There will also be extra attention for green space and biodiversity, like the bee-friendly garden park that has been landscaped. To reduce the shortage of affordable housing in Amsterdam, the municipality wants to speed up housing construction under the name of Haven-Stad, comprising twelve subareas, including Sloterdijk. Haven-Stad will be highly urban, mixing living and working everywhere.
NSI’S CLUSTER IN SLOTERDIJK
NSI’s cluster in Sloterdijk of six modern, high-quality and sustainable office buildings has high potential. It is located in an area that is becoming increasingly attractive to tenants, residents and visitors. Additionally, the cluster is strategically located on a number of crucial transport routes. Important motorways, railways, water- ways and Schiphol Airport are all located nearby. Plans have been made to invest substantially in the train station in the coming years, with a new metro connection being considered. Sustainable office buildings continue to be an important part of Sloterdijk. All assets (Solaris Eclips, Motion Building, Donauweg, Q-Port, ONE20 and Glass House, comprising a total of 70,500 sqm) have energy label A and a BREEAM Good label or higher. NSI actively participates in UPtown Sloterdijk, a coalition established to promote and further develop the area.
AMSTERDAM ZUIDAS
TRANSFORMATION INTO A LEADING OFFICE LOCATION
Amsterdam Zuidas has rapidly developed into a high-quality international knowledge and business centre that is also one of the most important office locations in the Netherlands. As of today, there are 2,645 companies located on the Zuidas, Including the World Trade Center (WTC Amsterdam). Additionally, Zuidas is home to striking residential buildings, a high level of amenities and a research university.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
The municipality of Amsterdam aims for a mixed residential area, where social rent properties, student accommodation, owner-occupied and rental apartments in the middle and luxury segments can all be found. Around 2,700 houses have been developed and this number is expected to reach 7,000 by 2030. As more and more residents are welcomed on the Zuidas, new facilities are also being added. Nowadays, the Zuidas features many catering establishments and shops, as well as cultural, sporting and healthcare facilities.
IMPROVING THE ACCESSIBILITY WITH ZUIDASDOK
Since over one million square metres of offices, housing and facilities are planned to be developed on the Zuidas until 2030, more people will be travelling to and from the district or passing through the area in transit. To better connect both strips and maintain the accessibility of the Zuidas, the Zuidasdok is being realised. This includes the refurbishment and expansion of Amsterdam Zuid station, the widening and partial tunnelling of the A10 South motorway and the redesign of the public space in the station area.
NSI’S PRESENCE ON THE ZUIDAS
NSI strongly believes in the Zuidas. Office vacancy rates are traditionally low, and rents are at a relatively high level for the Netherlands. The area is favourably located near Amsterdam city centre and Schiphol Airport and is easily accessible by both public transport and car. Moreover, the Zuidas is known for its sustainable office buildings, excellent digital infrastructure, large-scale concentration of business service providers, and high level of amenities. With the addition of new residential developments and recreational facilities, the Zuidas has evolved into a vibrant mixed-use area that continues to hold a strong national and international position as a high-end business centre.
NSI owns three office buildings on the Zuidas: Vitrum (11,600 sqm), Vivaldi I (9,600 sqm), and Vivaldi II (8,700 sqm). In addition, NSI is working on its plans to redevelop Vitrum and develop Well House (22,000 sqm). With a height of 86 metres, Well House will be one of the tallest wooden office buildings in the world.
LEIDEN BIO SCIENCE PARK
FROM OFFICE AREA TO URBAN CITY DISTRICT
Leiden Bio Science Park (LBSP) has developed from a conventional business park into an attractive bio-tech focused campus with housing and meeting spots for students, scientists and entrepreneurs. Nowadays, the park is internationally known for its strong biotech ecosystem and is gaining increasing economic importance in the Netherlands.
FIRST THEMED BUSINESS PARK
LBSP was one of the first themed business parks in the Netherlands in the mid-1980s. Although its development was not without a struggle – among other things due to a critical social attitude towards biotech and genetic manipulation in particular, the business area has now developed into one of the most important centres for biotechnology in the world. Easy access to university research, support of the national government for new companies, and willingness of the municipality to offer land to the business community also contributed to its appeal.
LBSP now hosts multiple educational and research buildings of Leiden University, the Leiden University Medical Centre and a large number of small start-ups and internationally established names, such as Janssen and Galapagos.
NSI’S CLUSTER IN LBSP
NSI’s owns five adjacent assets in this area, making up circa 7% of the overall NSI portfolio.
