1 City of Rotterdam Louisa BroensExamples of innovative projects to achieve city goals 4 december december 2017

2 Basic characteristics RotterdamLargest European port International city Diverse population, relatively low educated and young population Spirit “don’t talk but act” 4 december december 2017

3 Mission: to build a strong economy and an attractive residential cityStrong economy: Transition from an industrial to a knowledge and service economy 3 main clusters: - port and port industry - medical cluster - creative cluster Attractive residential city: high quality residential environments, attention to public space and facilities Preconditions: - High quality public space - Sufficient flood storage capacity - Accessibility 4 december december 2017

4 How to achieve these goals?Examples of ambitious and innovative projects: 1. Rotterdam Climate Initiative 2. Stadshavens Rotterdam (City Ports) 4 december december 2017

5 Focus of the Rotterdam Climate InitiativeRotterdam Sustainable City Rotterdam Energizing City Rotterdam Sustainable Mobility Rotterdam Innovation Lab Rotterdam Sustainable Energy Port 4 december december 2017

6 Rotterdam Sustainable City, example 1New office building for city administration, part of City Hall complex Sustainability as essential criteria in selection 4 december december 2017

7 Rotterdam Sustainable City, example 2Effective use of industrial surplus heat 4 december december 2017

8 Rotterdam Sustainable Mobility, exampleNew Energy-saving and Environmental friendly City Bus 4 december december 2017

9 Stadshavens Rotterdam1600 hectares “Creating on the Edge” 4 december december 2017

10 Stadshavens: objectives and ambitionsto reinforce the economic structure of the port & city improving attractiveness urban environment Ambitions Connecting city & port economic hinge point between knowledge and industry Sustainable development leading position in climate change technology and energy transition International stature international high tech community for innovation (‘silicon valley’) 4 december december 2017

11 Context 4 december december 2017

12 Total area of Stadshavens Rotterdam4 december december 2017

13 Five strategies Economic holder Social economic holder Re-inventingdeltatechnology Crossing borders Volume & Value Floating Communities Sustainable Mobility 4 december december 2017 13

14 Crossing borders: RDM- Innovation DockManufacturing, industry, educational and research facilities 4 december december 2017

15 Floating communities 4 december december 2017

16 Floating community - impressions4 december december 2017

17 Guidelines for successInspiring long term vision Short term flagship projects Government stimulation Market opportunities Pre investment Real choices 4 december december 2017

18 Crisis recovery plan in relation to innovationMostly acceleration of existing plans 1. Acceleration of investment in Rotterdam Climate and Investment Fund 2. Extra investment in energy-saving technology for buildings owned by city 3. Investment in the public lighting infrastructure of the city 4. Extra funding for a digital portal to encourage innovation in healthcare 5. Fast-tracking the redevelopment of harbor areas (eg climate campus) 4 december december 2017

19 Questions & Answers Thank you for your attention! Louisa Broens 4 december december 2017