RCD

Rotterdam Central District

Downtown Hub in a European Metropolitan Network

www.rotterdam-centraldistrict.nl

Welcome to Rotterdam Central District Rotterdam is young and dynamic and has a hands-on mentality. The city exudes ambition and a no-nonsense attitude, cherishing entrepreneurship as a fundamental value. We are a city that invites exploration, a city to be experienced. As the city’s calling card, Rotterdam Central District is pivotal to the economic development of the city centre.

Thanks to its transport options, central location and the mixture of multinationals, local businesses and housing, the area is set to be transformed into a dynamic portal offering access to the city, making it a varied and appealing business location. Rotterdam is a city where you will surely feel at home.

International and regional transport hub

Amsterdam Central Station 0 h 35 min

UK London 4 h 00 min

Schiphol Airport 0 h 20 min

Rotterdam is the gateway to Europe, offering

Rotterdam The Hague Airport 0 h 16 min

excellent road, train, air, inland waterway and short sea shipping connections. Once completed in 2012, the new ultra-modern public transport terminal will make Rotterdam Central District an international transport hub, through which 75 million travellers per year are expected to pass by 2025. Schiphol international airport (which is only 20 minutes away by high-speed train) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport offer direct flights to and from destinations worldwide. The connection to the European high-speed train network and the regional light rail service RandstadRail bring destinations such as The Hague, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, London and Hamburg within easy reach.

“Once the new Central Station has been completed, our Shell Downstream Office will be located at one of the most accessible locations in the Netherlands.”

PETER DE WIT PRESIDENT OF SHELL NEDERLAND

Belgium Antwerp 0 h 35 min Belgium Brussels 1 h 10 min

France Paris 2 h 40 min

Energy Capital of Europe The Port of Rotterdam has been the largest seaport in Europe for many years, handling more cargo than any other European port. Rotterdam is sure to retain this position as it is set to reclaim 2,000 hectares (5,000 acres) of land from the sea for new port activities. The port is also one of the four most important ports in the world. Such a significant port city needs a dynamic urban centre with a 24-hour economy that can accommodate organizations related to Rotterdam’s traditionally strong energy, logistical, industrial and trade sectors. Rotterdam Central District is that economic centre.

FACTS AND FIGURES

Unique partnership

4th largest port in the world and largest in Europe

The municipal authorities, tenants, investors and

over 1,000 ports worldwide

developers have joined forces in the public/private

Massive petrochemical cluster: 6 refineries, 47 chemical

partnership: Rotterdam Central District. This partnership

and petrochemical companies, and 6 crude oil terminals

430 million tonnes imported and exported (2010) First port of call: 500 scheduled sailings a week to

acts as a business club and promoter for the area, overseeing its development into a professional city centre with a 24-hour economy. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any information regarding housing, office space or doing business in Rotterdam Central District.

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“A city with an international port like Rotterdam must have a city centre of international stature.”

HANS SMITS PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE PORT OF ROTTERDAM

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“Foreigners and the Dutch will both experience the no-nonsense, can-do character of the city.”

PETER TER KULVE CHAIRMAN OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF UNILEVER BENELUX

“Brazil’s economy is clearly on the move.

We’ve opted for Rotterdam because it’s the gateway to Europe.”

SAMIR AWAD MANAGING DIRECTOR OF PETROBRAS NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inspiring and sustainable A 50% CO2 reduction (compared with 1990), 100% climateproof by 2025 and a stronger economy; these are Rotterdam’s sustainability targets. For the sustainable development of Rotterdam Central District, we are aiming for a climate-proof city, cleaner air, a reduction in CO2 emissions and more greenery.

These targets perfectly reflect our energetic approach and will help Rotterdam Climate Initiative achieve its ambition to become European Green Capital 2014.

FACTS AND FIGURES Green Mobility Center next to the Public Transport Terminal More than 3,000 m2 of solar panels on roof of new station Green roofs and walls (Underground) water storage

Qualified and skilful

‘A city of knowledge where students and researchers from the Netherlands and abroad work in pursuit of their futures.’

HENK SCHMIDT RECTOR MAGNIFICUS OF ERASMUS UNIVERSITY ROTTERDAM

Focus on quality of life

Enterprise, life, work, travel and relaxation - all these and more are possible in Rotterdam Central District.

The area will continue to develop, becoming a new, appealing environment with mixed functions, combining e.g. housing, office space, restaurants, cafés and shops; in short, a high-density, highquality and highly desirable location. It’s no wonder that this area is already home to such well known organizations as Nationale Nederlanden, NautaDutilh, Houthoff Buruma, Marlies Dekkers

Rotterdam is home to internationally renowned knowledge

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institutions such as Erasmus University Rotterdam and

as well as leading multinationals such as Unilever, Shell, Petrobras,

Rotterdam School of Management (RSM). Delft University of

LyondellBasell, Hilton and RBS.

Technology is also located nearby. These institutions ensure a steady flow of highly trained and qualified personnel. The light

FACTS AND FIGURES

rail service RandstadRail, which connects Rotterdam and The

Public investment: 750 million euros

Hague, provides organizations located in Rotterdam Central

Extra 1000 apartments planned in city centre

District with easy access to a vast potential workforce.

Street-level partnership to improve quality of life

FACTS AND FIGURES 1.2 million people live in the greater Rotterdam area More than 170 nationalities live and work in Rotterdam Expected growth in employment capacity in city centre: +15,000 FTE (+25%) RSM is one of the top 10 European business schools

“Rotterdam is an international city of trade and business with a cosmopolitan feel.”

AHMED ABOUTALEB MAYOR

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