Oosterwold development . Almere
MVRDV
Instead of imposing a set masterplan for a new neighbourhood the city of Almere and MVRDV have only defined its character and developed a radical new evolutionary model of urbanism which will allow initiatives by whoever is interested to invest, live and work in the area.
The development of the eastside of Almere, part of the quantum leap of the city, is the transition zone between the city and the agricultural landscape of the polders. It offers space for living, working and recreation with a green and rural character. The area will be developed with a very low building density, and will thus counter the highly urban developments on the west side of the city.
Almere Oosterwold offers maximum freedom for individual and collective initiatives and will grow organically over a longer period of time. To contribute to the city's sustainability goals, 50% of the area will be used as urban agriculture, producing products for the city on a local scale and maintaining the current agricultural character. This development strategy based on individual initiatives will transform the large-scale polders into a more differentiated landscape, integrating green and urban programs.
The development will be guided by a set of principles for each initiator, based on one main principle: you are able to do everything you want, but you have to arrange everything yourselves. The initiators will develop all elements of their plot according to a predefined programmatic division, which includes a piece of public road, green space, water buffer and space for urban agriculture. A continuous accessible ‘path’ around each plot and a set- back from the roads for all built program will guarantee a permeable and continuous green landscape.
This development strategy for Almere Oosterwold will introduce a radical new urban model which is completely user-oriented, more flexible and will transform the area into a district that breathes diversity, experiment and surprise. It takes Almere’s well developed strategy of private commissioning to the next level of collective urban planning.
MVRDV
Instead of imposing a set masterplan for a new neighbourhood the city of Almere and MVRDV have only defined its character and developed a radical new evolutionary model of urbanism which will allow initiatives by whoever is interested to invest, live and work in the area.
Almere Oosterwold offers maximum freedom for individual and collective initiatives and will grow organically over a longer period of time. To contribute to the city's sustainability goals, 50% of the area will be used as urban agriculture, producing products for the city on a local scale and maintaining the current agricultural character. This development strategy based on individual initiatives will transform the large-scale polders into a more differentiated landscape, integrating green and urban programs.
The development will be guided by a set of principles for each initiator, based on one main principle: you are able to do everything you want, but you have to arrange everything yourselves. The initiators will develop all elements of their plot according to a predefined programmatic division, which includes a piece of public road, green space, water buffer and space for urban agriculture. A continuous accessible ‘path’ around each plot and a set- back from the roads for all built program will guarantee a permeable and continuous green landscape.
This development strategy for Almere Oosterwold will introduce a radical new urban model which is completely user-oriented, more flexible and will transform the area into a district that breathes diversity, experiment and surprise. It takes Almere’s well developed strategy of private commissioning to the next level of collective urban planning.
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