Subarea 2b, Ondineschouw et al.

Both locations are well and visibly located on the Europaweg. The new development will create a façade/building block on the south side that matches in size and scale the composite closed urban building blocks on the Europaweg. In particular, the corner near the bike path (extended Athenestraat) is an important part in how the atmosphere and surroundings on the Europaweg will look. Thus, from the east, the Australiëweg/Europaweg is a green approach road with the atmosphere of a "park lane. It has no direct connection to adjacent buildings because they are largely invisible through the green strip around the road. There are also no level crossings. A city street/urban boulevard with buildings immediately adjacent to it is created on the aforementioned important section. To emphasize this point, it is good if there is an accent here (within the building block).

On the north side, the building block will form a transition to the residential area De Leyens in size, scale and appearance. The through bicycle routes to and from De Leyens from the Stadshart, such as along the (extended) Athenepad and alongside the N206, will be well supported within the new development. The desired program will consist of a combination of school, sports, child and after-school care with housing stacked in a hybrid, all-sided closed urban building block with height accents. The urban plinth will include space for small eateries and stores and other social amenities. The redevelopment of the nearby racquet center could be a logical extension of this area to be developed.

Building Blocks

As a basis for all new construction, changes and reuse of existing buildings, 8 spatial-programmatic building blocks have been described. These building blocks aim to provide a spatial and programmatic framework. By using these building blocks, quality is guarded and new developments become fixed in their surroundings. The building blocks can always be used but points of attention may be different for each subarea or project.

1. Composite all-sided closed urban building blocks between Europaweg and De Leyens residential area.
2. Characteristic facades connected to the surrounding public space: Europaweg, Ondineschouw, Salomeschouw and Aziëweg.
3. The urban block has an urban plinth.
4. Category (scale and size): 2 (12-18 meters) and 3 (18-40 meters). Corner bike path (extended Athens Street) and Asia Road-Europaweg category 4 (40 meters+).
5. On the north side design with high residential value with connection to the De Leyens neighborhood. Solve parking buildings and out of sight (underground or in building).
6. Implementation of continuous avenue of trees at Europaweg. Joint greenery/gardens inside the urban block. Attention to green design of watercourse with bike path (extended Athens Street).
7. The roof will be designed for energy facilities, greenery, water buffering and public/joint space.
8. Merge climate adaptation into developments, improve energy transition (at the building level) and make it available.

For more information on the subareas, see the Inner City Vision 2040.